Beaver River Fishing
Beaver County and Lawrence County.
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The Beaver River, length and course
PFBC stream sections trace the Beaver River, a river, across Beaver County and Lawrence County. About 21.9 miles of it lie inside Pennsylvania, by PFBC sections. The closest town is Rochester, under a mile away.
USGS runs 2 active gauges on it. Paddlers and boaters use 2 ramp access areas.
PFBC Fisheries_AllSections and trout layers, Census places, retrieved October 23, 2026.
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PFBC sources tie these fish to the Beaver River; others likely live there too.
PFBC trout layers, species listing, stocking schedules and state records, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Gauge readings on the Beaver River
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver River At Wampum, Pa | 1,040 cfs, 3.45 ft gage height | Nov 13 9:00 am |
| Beaver River At Beaver Falls, Pa | 1,450 cfs, 5.02 ft gage height | Nov 13 9:15 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 13, 2026 9:33 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
USGS instantaneous values, provisional; Beaver River at Wampum, PA and Beaver River at Beaver Falls, PA.
Getting a boat or kayak onto the Beaver River
- Bevington Boat Accessboat ramp, parking fewer than 10 spaces, unlimited horsepower, Lawrence County
- New Brighton Accesspaved ramp, parking 10 spaces or more, dock, unlimited horsepower, Beaver County
- Bridgewater Landings Marinashore or carry-in access
PFBC access areas and USGS gauges, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Keeping fish from the Beaver River
| Species | Creel and size | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Bass (June 13 to Sept. 30) | 6 (combined species); minimum 12 inches | June 13 through Sept. 30 |
| Bass (Jan. 1 to April 10, Oct. 1 to Dec. 31) | 4 (combined species); minimum 15 inches | Jan. 1 through April 10 and Oct. 1 through Dec. 31 |
| Bass (April 11 to June 12) | NO HARVEST – catch and immediate release only (no tournaments permitted) | April 11 through June 12 (no harvest begins 12:01 a.m.) |
| Muskellunge and tiger muskellunge | 1 (combined species); minimum 40 inches | Open year-round |
| Northern pike | 2; minimum 24 inches | Open year-round |
| Chain pickerel | 4; minimum 18 inches | Open year-round |
| Walleye and saugeye | 6; minimum 15 inches | Jan. 1 through March 14 and May 2 through Dec. 31 |
| Sunfish, crappie and other panfish | 50 (combined species) | Open year-round |
| Catfish | 50 (combined species) | Open year-round |
| Striped bass and hybrids | 2 (combined species); minimum 20 inches | Open year-round |
| American shad | 3 | Open year-round |
Inland limits from the Summary govern the Beaver River unless a section program applies.
2026 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary (PFBC), pp. 10-14, retrieved October 23, 2026. All Pennsylvania limits.
The Beaver River stocking calendar
2 scheduled stockings reach the Beaver River in 2026, starting 2026.
| Date | Species | Program | Section | Meeting place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Muskellunge (yearling) | warmwater/coolwater | Conf Connoquenessing Creek to Mouth–ohio River | |
| 2026 | Muskellunge (yearling) | warmwater/coolwater | Conf Connoquenessing Creek to Mouth–ohio River |
PFBC trout and warmwater/coolwater stocking schedules (2026), retrieved October 23, 2026.
Places near the Beaver River
Other lakes within a drive of the Beaver River
- Bradys Run Lake4 miles
- Brush Creek Park Pond7 miles
- Hopewell Township Park Pond8 miles
- Lower Hereford Manor Lake11 miles
Shops supplying the Beaver River anglers
- Bridgewater Landings Marinamarina, Beaver, under a mile
- Reddi Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Beaver, under a mile
- Fishing Onlinebait and tackle shop, New Brighton, 2 miles
- Margetic Marine Servicemarina, New Brighton, 3 miles
- Fc's Skate Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, New Brighton, 3 miles
Booking a guided trip on the Beaver River
- 84 Lakescharter, Eighty Four, (724) 228-8527
- Famous Fishermansfishing guide, Pittsburgh, (412) 521-8032
- International Anglerfishing guide, Pittsburgh, (412) 788-8088
- Smallies On The Yough Llcfishing guide, Mckeesport, (412) 215-6254
Where to spend the night near the Beaver River
- Rochesterunder a mile
- Beaverunder a mile
- Monaca1 mile
- Freedom2 miles
Streams in the same region as the Beaver River
- South Branch Brady Run3 miles
- Raccoon Creek, Beaver County4 miles
- North Fork Big Sewickley Creek8 miles
- Big Sewickley Creek9 miles
County pages that cover the Beaver River
- Beaver County
- Lawrence County
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Short answers about fishing the Beaver River
In which county is the Beaver River?
Its course crosses Beaver County and Lawrence County.
Does the Beaver River hold trout?
It has no PFBC trout listing.
What discharge is the Beaver River carrying this week?
The 2 USGS gauges readings appear above.
Which access areas serve the Beaver River?
Try New Brighton Access, one of 2 ramp access areas.
Is any section of the Beaver River catch and release?
The inland table governs it.
Do I need a trout permit on the Beaver River?
Anyone 16 or older needs a Pennsylvania fishing license: $27.97 for residents, $60.97 for nonresidents and $14.47 for resident seniors, fees included.
Which listed Pennsylvania shop is the shortest drive to the Beaver River?
Try Bridgewater Landings Marina (under a mile).
Which fish does PFBC connect with the Beaver River?
Records point to bluegill and pumpkinseed, channel catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, muskellunge and tiger muskellunge and pumpkinseed.
Where should I stay for the Beaver River?
Rochester sits under a mile from the PFBC point.
When is the next stocking on the Beaver River?
Yes, 2 times in 2026 (first: 2026).
Plan a stream day on the Beaver River
Read the flow band and the Summary rows, then go.