Fishing in the Central PA & Susquehanna
Explore fishing in the Central PA & Susquehanna of Pennsylvania. Susquehanna River, Raystown Lake, Juniata River, Black
Susquehanna River offers excellent fishing in the Central PA & Susquehanna of Pennsylvania with good public access.
1. Susquehanna River (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Susquehanna River, PennsylvaniaSusquehanna River offers excellent fishing in the Central PA & Susquehanna of Pennsylvania with good public access.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
2. Raystown Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Raystown Lake, PennsylvaniaRaystown Lake offers excellent fishing in the Central PA & Susquehanna of Pennsylvania with good public access.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
Boat Launch: Lake Raystown Resort →
3. Juniata River (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Juniata River, PennsylvaniaJuniata River offers excellent fishing in the Central PA & Susquehanna of Pennsylvania with good public access.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
4. Black Moshannon Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Black Moshannon Lake, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Central PA & Susquehanna region of Pennsylvania.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
5. Carbaugh Reservoir (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Carbaugh Reservoir, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Central PA & Susquehanna region of Pennsylvania.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
6. Clearview Reservoir (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Clearview Reservoir, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Central PA & Susquehanna region of Pennsylvania.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
7. Colyer Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Colyer Lake, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Central PA & Susquehanna region of Pennsylvania.
- ⚠ This water: Big Bass Program: bass Apr 12-Jun 13 NO HARVEST (catch and immediate release, no tournaments); Oct 1-Apr 11: 4 bass/day min 15 in; Jun 14-Sep 30: 6 bass/day min 12 in.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
8. Cowans Gap Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Cowans Gap Lake, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Central PA & Susquehanna region of Pennsylvania.
- ⚠ This water: PA stocked trout water (southcentral); trout permit required; check special regulations for this water.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
9. Diamond Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Diamond Lake, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Central PA & Susquehanna region of Pennsylvania.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
10. Doubling Gap Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Doubling Gap Lake, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Central PA & Susquehanna region of Pennsylvania.
- ⚠ This water: PA stocked trout water (southcentral); trout permit required; check special regulations for this water.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
Boat Launch: Canoe / kayak launch →
11. Fuller Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Fuller Lake, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Central PA & Susquehanna region of Pennsylvania.
- ⚠ This water: PA stocked trout water (southcentral); trout permit required; check special regulations for this water.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
Boat Launch: Lake Meade Marina →
12. Glendale Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Glendale Lake, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Central PA & Susquehanna region of Pennsylvania.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
13. Hollidaysburg Reservoir (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Hollidaysburg Reservoir, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Central PA & Susquehanna region of Pennsylvania.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
14. Lake Louise (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Lake Louise, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Central PA & Susquehanna region of Pennsylvania.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
15. Lake Marburg (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Lake Marburg, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Central PA & Susquehanna region of Pennsylvania.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
16. Lake Perez (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Lake Perez, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Central PA & Susquehanna region of Pennsylvania.
- ⚠ This water: PA stocked trout water (southcentral); trout permit required; check special regulations for this water.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
17. Lakemont Reservoir (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Lakemont Reservoir, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Central PA & Susquehanna region of Pennsylvania.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
Boat Launch: Frankstown Canoe Launch →
18. Laurel Creek Reservoir (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Laurel Creek Reservoir, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Central PA & Susquehanna region of Pennsylvania.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
19. Laurel Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Laurel Lake, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Central PA & Susquehanna region of Pennsylvania.
- ⚠ This water: PA stocked trout water (southcentral); trout permit required; check special regulations for this water.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
Boat Launch: Lake Meade Marina →
20. Letterkenny Reservoir (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Letterkenny Reservoir, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Central PA & Susquehanna region of Pennsylvania.
- ⚠ This water: PA stocked trout water (southcentral); trout permit required; check special regulations for this water.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
21. Long Arm Reservoir (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Long Arm Reservoir, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Central PA & Susquehanna region of Pennsylvania.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
22. Long Pine Run Reservoir (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Long Pine Run Reservoir, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Central PA & Susquehanna region of Pennsylvania.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
23. Main Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Main Lake, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Central PA & Susquehanna region of Pennsylvania.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
24. Meadow Grounds Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Meadow Grounds Lake, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Central PA & Susquehanna region of Pennsylvania.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
25. Mill Run Reservoir (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Mill Run Reservoir, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Central PA & Susquehanna region of Pennsylvania.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
Boat Launch: Frankstown Canoe Launch →
26. Number 3 Reservoir (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Number 3 Reservoir, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Central PA & Susquehanna region of Pennsylvania.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
Boat Launch: Frankstown Canoe Launch →
27. Number 5 Reservoir (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Number 5 Reservoir, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Central PA & Susquehanna region of Pennsylvania.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
Boat Launch: Frankstown Canoe Launch →
28. Opossum Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Opossum Lake, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Central PA & Susquehanna region of Pennsylvania.
- ⚠ This water: PA stocked trout water (southcentral); trout permit required; check special regulations for this water.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
29. Sinoquipe Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Sinoquipe Lake, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Central PA & Susquehanna region of Pennsylvania.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
30. Waynesboro Reservoir (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Waynesboro Reservoir, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Central PA & Susquehanna region of Pennsylvania.
- ⚠ This water: PA stocked trout water (southcentral); trout permit required; check special regulations for this water.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
31. Whipple Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Whipple Lake, PennsylvaniaPopular fishing lake in the Central PA & Susquehanna region of Pennsylvania.
- ⚠ This water: PA stocked trout water (southcentral); trout permit required; check special regulations for this water.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
32. Bear Lakes (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Bear Lakes, PennsylvaniaNamed lake in the Central PA & Susquehanna region of Pennsylvania.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
33. Bear Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Bear Pond, PennsylvaniaNamed lake in the Central PA & Susquehanna region of Pennsylvania.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
34. Big Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Big Pond, PennsylvaniaNamed lake in the Central PA & Susquehanna region of Pennsylvania.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
35. Blue Hole (Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill)
Blue Hole, PennsylvaniaNamed lake in the Central PA & Susquehanna region of Pennsylvania.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
36. Charnita Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Charnita Lake, PennsylvaniaNamed lake in the Central PA & Susquehanna region of Pennsylvania.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
37. Glat Co Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Glat Co Lake, PennsylvaniaNamed lake in the Central PA & Susquehanna region of Pennsylvania.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
38. Lake Heritage (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Lake Heritage, PennsylvaniaNamed lake in the Central PA & Susquehanna region of Pennsylvania.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
39. Kaiser Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Kaiser Lake, PennsylvaniaNamed lake in the Central PA & Susquehanna region of Pennsylvania.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
40. Little Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Little Pond, PennsylvaniaNamed lake in the Central PA & Susquehanna region of Pennsylvania.
- Sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, crappie, catfish, rock bass, suckers, carp, white bass, bowfin · Limit: 50 combined/day · No minimum
Fishing Tips for the Central PA & Susquehanna
- Get a licence — All anglers need a valid state fishing licence — check your state's wildlife agency site.
- Check the weather & water conditions — always check forecasts and wind before heading out, especially on big water.
- Know the regulations — size and catch limits vary by water body in Pennsylvania; check the local regulations first.
- Best times — early morning and late evening are prime. Many Central PA & Susquehanna waters fish best in spring and fall.
- Use the right gear — match your rod, line, and tackle to the species you're chasing and the water you're fishing.
More Regions in Pennsylvania
- Allegheny National Forest
- Allegheny & Southwest
- Northeast & Poconos
- Northwest & Lake Erie
- Southeast & Philadelphia
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