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Straight Run Lake

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Pennsylvania, United States

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Largemouth bass

1 in · 2 oz

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Bluegill

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Bluegill

6 in · 2 oz

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Black bullhead

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General info

Straight Run Lake is a lake located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Yellow perch.

Location

40°51′54.4″N 78°53′7.7″W
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Official website

indianacountyparks.org

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Fishing regulations at Straight Run Lake, 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of April 24th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Closed

Bag limit

4

Min size

15"

Measurement

Total Length

Special gear

Aggregate

4

Statewide regulations are shown. During the closed season, no harvest of bass; you must immediately release any bass you catch.

  • Jan 1 - Apr 12: minimum size = 15-inches; daily limit = 4 bass
  • Apr 13 - Jun 7: no harvest of bass; catch and immediate release only
  • Jun 8 - Sept 30: minimum size = 12-inches; daily limit = 6 bass
  • Oct 1 - Dec 31: minimum size = 15-inches; daily limit = 4 bass

To see additional site-specific trout regulations, you must see Pennsylvania Bass Fishing Regulations.

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Regulations for

40°51′54.4″N 78°53′7.7″W
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FAQ about Straight Run Lake fishing

Straight Run Lake is a lake located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, United States. Its coordinates are:
40°51′54.4″N 78°53′7.7″W
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