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Fishing in Lower Merion, PA

Pennsylvania, United States

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Top fish species in Lower Merion

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Bluegill
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Black crappie
Black crappie
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass

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Largemouth bass

Lake Luxembourg

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Largemouth bass

Lake Luxembourg

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Largemouth bass

Lake Luxembourg

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Bluegill

Hansell Park

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Largemouth bass

Atco Lake

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Largemouth bass

Newton Lake

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Largemouth bass

Manor Lake

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Northern snakehead

Lake Cotoxen

28 in · 8 lb

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Smallmouth bass

Schuylkill River

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Channel catfish

Schuylkill River

36 in · 23 lb 3 oz

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About Lower Merion fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Lower Merion, Pennsylvania. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 54,666 catches for Largemouth bass, 11,351 catches for Bluegill, and 8,468 catches for Channel catfish.

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Fishing regulations in Lower Merion

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

Total Length

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

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40°01′41.5″N 75°16′50.5″W
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FAQ about Lower Merion fishing

Anglers in Lower Merion, PA recommend these top fishing spots: Delaware River, Schuylkill River, Newton Lake, Haddon Lake, and Darby Creek.
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