🐟 What fish can you catch in Ephrata?

Most commonly caught species around Ephrata , PA : Largemouth bass - 15,698 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 5,994 reported catches Rainbow trout - 3,567 reported catches Bluegill - 3,109 reported catches Channel catfish - 2,776 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Ephrata fishing reports?

The latest Ephrata , PA fishing reports are: @Colewaz21 reported a nice Rainbow trout . @Colewaz21 reported a nice Rainbow trout . @TheKingLuca reported a nice Lake trout . @TheKingLuca reported a nice Creek chub . @Colewaz21 reported a nice Rainbow trout . .

Fishing in Ephrata, PA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Ephrata, Pennsylvania?

Anglers in Ephrata , PA recommend these top fishing spots: Schuylkill River , Conestoga River , Tulpehocken Creek , Mill Creek , Speedwell Forge Dam .

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

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Pennsylvania, United States

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Top fish species in Ephrata

Latest Ephrata fishing reports

Rainbow trout

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Rainbow trout

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Lake trout

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Creek chub

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Rainbow trout

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Common carp

Lake Clarke

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Common carp

Lake Clarke

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Smallmouth bass

Lake Clarke

21 in · 4 lb 3 oz

Smallmouth bass

Conestoga River

15 in · 2 lb

Common carp

Schuylkill River

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Fishing regulations in Ephrata

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 4th, 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°10′52.3″N 76°10′52″W

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FAQ about Ephrata fishing

Anglers in Ephrata, PA recommend these top fishing spots: Schuylkill River, Conestoga River, Tulpehocken Creek, Mill Creek, and Speedwell Forge Dam.

Most commonly caught species around Ephrata, PA:

Largemouth bass - 15,698 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 5,994 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 3,567 reported catches
Bluegill - 3,109 reported catches
Channel catfish - 2,776 reported catches

The latest Ephrata, PA fishing reports are:

@Colewaz21 reported a nice Rainbow trout.
@Colewaz21 reported a nice Rainbow trout.
@TheKingLuca reported a nice Lake trout.
@TheKingLuca reported a nice Creek chub.
@Colewaz21 reported a nice Rainbow trout.

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