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Black bass (LM/SM/spotted) fishing rules in PA

Black bass (LM/SM/spotted)black_bass

PA sets official Black bass (LM/SM/spotted) bag limits, size limits, and season dates. See the current numbers below.

Verified June 7, 2026 · Official source →

Reviewed

Length

15" (off-season) / 12" (Jun 14–Sep 30)

Daily bag

Bag shared with

black_bass

Season

No harvest Apr 12–Jun 13 (C&R)

Other species in PA

Sauger Trout (all)Walleye & saugeye Muskellunge & tiger musky

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