🐟 What fish can you catch in Cheltenham?

Most commonly caught species around Cheltenham , PA : Largemouth bass - 56,746 reported catches Bluegill - 11,508 reported catches Channel catfish - 8,203 reported catches Black crappie - 6,302 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 4,826 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Cheltenham fishing reports?

The latest Cheltenham , PA fishing reports are: @bluegigilover9000 reported a nice Common carp at Schuylkill River . @Bubba-Gaff reported a nice White bullhead at Big Timber Creek . @one_bait_onder reported a nice Largemouth bass . @HookedUpHunterYT reported a nice Chain pickerel . @carterfisher9147 reported a nice Brown bullhead at Ridley Park Lake . .

Fishing in Cheltenham, PA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Cheltenham, Pennsylvania?

Anglers in Cheltenham , PA recommend these top fishing spots: Delaware River , Schuylkill River , Newton Lake , Neshaminy Creek , Darby Creek .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Cheltenham?

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Pennsylvania, United States

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Top fish species in Cheltenham

Latest Cheltenham fishing reports

Common carp

Schuylkill River

29 in · 12 lb

White bullhead

Big Timber Creek

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Largemouth bass

9 in · 1 lb

Chain pickerel

22 in · 3 lb

Brown bullhead

Ridley Park Lake

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

Atco Lake

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White perch

Stewart Lake

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

Columbia Lake Park

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Fishing regulations in Cheltenham

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 1st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Min size

15"

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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.

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

40°04′41.2″N 75°08′17.5″W

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FAQ about Cheltenham fishing

Anglers in Cheltenham, PA recommend these top fishing spots: Delaware River, Schuylkill River, Newton Lake, Neshaminy Creek, and Darby Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Cheltenham, PA:

Largemouth bass - 56,746 reported catches
Bluegill - 11,508 reported catches
Channel catfish - 8,203 reported catches
Black crappie - 6,302 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 4,826 reported catches

The latest Cheltenham, PA fishing reports are:

@bluegigilover9000 reported a nice Common carp at Schuylkill River.
@Bubba-Gaff reported a nice White bullhead at Big Timber Creek.
@one_bait_onder reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@HookedUpHunterYT reported a nice Chain pickerel.
@carterfisher9147 reported a nice Brown bullhead at Ridley Park Lake.

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