When is bass season in pa

Anglers should note that striped bass and hybrid striped bass are not included in the June 15 opening day and are subject to separate regulations. On lakes managed under Commonwealth Inland Waters regulations, up to six bass measuring 12 inches or longer of combined species smallmouth, largemouth and spotted may be harvested daily from June 15 to October From November 1 to December 31, and from January 1 to April 13 , bass must measure at least 15 inches, with a daily limit of four.

On lakes managed under Big Bass Program special regulations, anglers may harvest up to four bass with a minimum size of 15 inches year-round, except during the annual No Harvest period. On rivers and streams managed under Commonwealth Inland Waters regulations, up to six bass of combined species measuring 12 inches or longer may be harvested daily from June 15 to September From October 1 to December 31, and from January 1 to June 13 , bass must measure at least 15 inches, with a daily limit of four.

These regulations also include all tributaries a half-mile upstream from the confluence. If you are still experiencing issues, please describe the problem below and we will be happy to assist you. Pennsylvania's bass fishing season officially opens Saturday, June That's the date when bass regulations shift from catch and immediate release to a possession limit of six bass, each at least 12 inches in length, on most waters across the state.

The lower Susquehanna River, from the Pennsylvania-Maryland state line upriver 98 miles to the Fabridam at Sunbury, and the Juniata River, from its mouth on the Susquehanna upriver about 32 miles to Port Royal, are two notable exceptions in Central Pennsylvania.

On those stretches of the two rivers, and a half-mile upstream on any of their tributaries, regulations will be switching from closed season on bass to catch and immediate release. The tighter regulations on the Susquehanna and Juniata have been in place for the past few years, enacted by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission as one means of dealing with the troubled bass population on the rivers.

Young-of-the-year bass have been disappearing before they can join the population and adult bass have been displaying lesions and other abnormalities. Although some anglers argue they can still find as many bass in the rivers as ever, many have been having difficulty in their search for the bass fishing conditions of a decade ago that made the Susquehanna world-famous.

Minimum size: 20 inches. Yellow perch. Additional restrictions apply in panfish enhancement special regulations waters. White perch. Black crappie. White crappie. Redear sunfish. Rock bass. Bullhead catfish. Channel catfish. Flathead catfish. All rights reserved About Us. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local.

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