🐟 What fish can you catch in Pottstown?

Most commonly caught species around Pottstown , PA : Largemouth bass - 22,522 reported catches Rainbow trout - 5,291 reported catches Bluegill - 4,872 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 4,450 reported catches Brown trout - 3,235 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Pottstown fishing reports?

The latest Pottstown , PA fishing reports are: @john-mikhail reported a nice Black bullhead at Manayunk Canal . @john-mikhail reported a nice Yellow bullhead at Manayunk Canal . @haleyusner reported a nice Channel catfish at Middle Creek Reservoir . @dannydepaul reported a nice Largemouth bass at Trout Run Reservoir . @ryan.kitchin reported a nice Pumpkinseed . .

Fishing in Pottstown, PA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Pottstown, Pennsylvania?

Anglers in Pottstown , PA recommend these top fishing spots: Schuylkill River , Marsh Creek Reservoir , Green Lane Reservoir , East Branch Brandywine Creek , Perkiomen Creek .

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

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Pennsylvania, United States

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Top fish species in Pottstown

Latest Pottstown fishing reports

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Black bullhead

Manayunk Canal

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6 hours ago

Yellow bullhead

Manayunk Canal

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33 minutes ago

Channel catfish

Middle Creek Reservoir

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6 hours ago

Largemouth bass

Trout Run Reservoir

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7 hours ago

Pumpkinseed

6 in · 5 oz

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7 hours ago

Bluegill

10 in · 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

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7 hours ago

Largemouth bass

15 in · 2 lb

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12 hours ago

Largemouth bass

Hillcrest Pond (James A. Cisco Park)

15 in · 2 lb

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11 hours ago

Bluegill

Marsh Creek Reservoir

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Fishing regulations in Pottstown

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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 species as of June 20, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Pottstown fishing

Anglers in Pottstown, PA recommend these top fishing spots: Schuylkill River, Marsh Creek Reservoir, Green Lane Reservoir, East Branch Brandywine Creek, and Perkiomen Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Pottstown, PA:

Largemouth bass - 22,522 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 5,291 reported catches
Bluegill - 4,872 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 4,450 reported catches
Brown trout - 3,235 reported catches

The latest Pottstown, PA fishing reports are:

@john-mikhail reported a nice Black bullhead at Manayunk Canal.
@john-mikhail reported a nice Yellow bullhead at Manayunk Canal.
@haleyusner reported a nice Channel catfish at Middle Creek Reservoir.
@dannydepaul reported a nice Largemouth bass at Trout Run Reservoir.
@ryan.kitchin reported a nice Pumpkinseed.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Pottstown, PA. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: