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Fishing in Cecil, PA

Pennsylvania, United States

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Top fish species in Cecil

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Bluegill
Bluegill
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout

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Hybrid striped bass

Ohio River (PA)

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Rainbow trout

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White bass

Ohio River (PA)

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Smallmouth bass

Brush Creek

12 in · 1 lb

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Yellow bullhead

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Smallmouth bass

Brush Creek

15 in · 2 lb

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Yellow bullhead

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Smallmouth bass

Brush Creek

18 in · 3 lb

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Rainbow trout

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About Cecil fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Cecil, Pennsylvania. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 9,176 catches for Largemouth bass, 7,605 catches for Smallmouth bass, and 4,133 catches for Channel catfish.

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Fishing regulations in Cecil

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 March 31st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

4

Min size

15"

Measurement

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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.

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

40°18′52.9″N 80°11′39.5″W
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FAQ about Cecil fishing

Anglers in Cecil, PA recommend these top fishing spots: Allegheny River, Monongahela River, Chartiers Creek, Little Chartiers Creek, and Canonsburg Lake.
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