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Fishing Ponds in Pennsylvania

Lake Erie steelhead, Susquehanna smallmouth, and Allegheny trout. 110 venues listed across Beaver County, Montour County and Centre County, with strong stocks of catfish, perch and pike.

110 venues mapped · 1 with confirmed species · 6 with venue websites

Where can I go fishing in Pennsylvania?

You can fish at 110 mapped venues across Pennsylvania, concentrated around Beaver County and Montour County. Fee and access details are published for 1 of them.

Most venues below list a location and access details, many with species, and the map shows what is closest to you.

110 Pennsylvania venues plotted · click any pin for details

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All 110 fishing venues in Pennsylvania A–Z

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  • Borough Dam Pond

    Doylestown, Bucks County

    Borough Dam Pond sits in Fanny Chapman Park at Boro Mill Hill Rd and E. State St in Doylestown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, with bait, food and parking nearby.

    Facilities
    Bait on site · Food · Parking
    Pricing
    $72 six-month permit
    Website
    Open in Google Maps40.3119, -75.1177

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  • Fishing Pier

    Montour County

    Fishing Pier at Montour Preserve in Montour County, Pennsylvania holds catfish, perch and pike, with night fishing, camping and parking on site.

    Species
    White catfish, Yellow perch, Northern pike
    Facilities
    Camping · Night fishing · Parking
    Website
    Open in Google Maps41.1060, -76.6545

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  • Shaw's Bridge Park

    Chester County

    Shaw's Bridge Park is an East Bradford Township park on the Brandywine in Chester County, Pennsylvania, with parking and food available on site, rare conveniences for creek fishing in this area. The…

    Facilities
    Food · Parking
    Website
    Open in Google Maps39.9217, -75.6446

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Directory data as of July 2026.

Fishing in Pennsylvania: FAQ

Pennsylvania has 110 fishing venues in our directory, concentrated in Beaver County, Montour County and Centre County. The most commonly stocked species across the state are catfish, perch and pike. Browse the full list below or jump to a venue using the A–Z navigation.

Bass records aren't widely confirmed for Pennsylvania venues in our database. Many waters hold bass without listing it explicitly. Open the GilledIt app to see recent bass catches logged in this state.

Yes, anglers fishing in Pennsylvania need a valid state fishing license, even on private waters. Licenses are issued by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC); some states require a separate freshwater/saltwater stamp or a trout permit. Resident, non-resident, and short-term licenses are usually available online from the state agency. Our Pennsylvania fishing license guide at /us/blog/pennsylvania-fishing-license-guide covers current prices, where to buy, and who is exempt.

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