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Porters Creek

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Pennsylvania, United States

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Top fish species at Porters Creek

Brown trout
Brown trout
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Brown trout

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Brown trout

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Brown trout

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Brown trout

14 in · 1 lb 3 oz

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General info

Porters Creek is a stream located in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is most popular for fishing Brown trout.

Location

39°49′10.5″N 76°53′58.9″W
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Fishing regulations at Porters Creek, PA

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Pennsylvania can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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FAQ about Porters Creek fishing

📍 Where is the Porters Creek located?
the Porters Creek is a stream located in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. Its coordinates are:
39°49′10.5″N 76°53′58.9″W
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🎣 Where on the Porters Creek is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Porters Creek by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in the Porters Creek?
The most common species in the Porters Creek are:
  • Brown trout - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
📢 What are the latest Porters Creek fishing reports?
The latest Porters Creek fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at the Porters Creek right now?
According to fishing regulations at the Porters Creek, some of the species in season this June include: Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Spotted bass, Walleye, and Saugeye. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Porters Creek?

Fishing in Pennsylvania requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident and non-resident, annual, short-term, and combination permits, available online or from authorized vendors.

In Pennsylvania, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. Residents 65 and older qualify for a discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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