Freshwater Drum in Pennsylvania
freshwater drum under the 2026 Summary.
- 50 (combined specieslimit
- 19 lb 14 ozrecord
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A Pennsylvania profile of freshwater drum
Under PFBC rules Freshwater drum (Aplodinotus grunniens) is game fish, covered by 2 water classes. Inland, on commonwealth inland waters (all waters not under lake erie, pymatuning, conowing, the rule is 50 (combined species); season open year-round.
The state record weighed 19 lb 14 oz, caught by Tim Rogers at Monongahela River in 1994.
Creel and season table for Pennsylvania freshwater drum
| Water class | Where | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth inland waters | Commonwealth inland waters (all waters not under Lake Erie, Pymatuning, Conowingo or Delaware River and Estuary rules or | 50 (combined species) | Open year-round |
| Lake Erie | Lake Erie, Presque Isle Bay and peninsular waters and tributaries | 50 (combined species) | Open year-round |
2026 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary (PA Fish and Boat Commission; in effect or proposed as of October 1, 2025, PDF revised February 27, 2026), page 10 to 14. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
Pennsylvania record freshwater drum
| Entry | Weight | Angler | Water | County | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drum, Freshwater | 19 lb 14 oz | Tim Rogers | Monongahela River | Washington | 1994 |
PFBC State Record Fish page, retrieved October 23, 2026; records are kept by weight only.
Keystone lakes and creeks holding freshwater drum
Stream pages naming freshwater drum
- Monongahela RiverAllegheny County
PFBC species listings, Class A and stocked trout layers, the 2026 stocking schedule and state records; largest waters first.
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- White Bassgame fish
- Bluegillgame fish
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- Redbreast Sunfishgame fish
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- Yellow Perchgame fish
- White Perchgame fish
- Channel Catfishgame fish
- Flathead Catfishgame fish
- Bullhead Catfishgame fish
- Common Carpgame fish
Ridges, rivers and lakes around Freshwater Drum, pictured
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Questions on catching freshwater drum in Pennsylvania
What size limit covers freshwater drum in Pennsylvania?
50 (combined species) on commonwealth inland waters (all waters not under lake erie, pymatuning, conowing, season open year-round; other water classes have their own rows.
Who holds the Pennsylvania freshwater drum record?
19 lb 14 oz from Monongahela River in Washington County, caught by Tim Rogers in 1994.
Which pages name freshwater drum?
1 water page here list it, led by Monongahela River.
Is freshwater drum on the 2026 stocking lists?
The 2026 lists include no stockings of it.
Which Latin binomial does the PFBC print for freshwater drum?
Aplodinotus grunniens; listed as game fish.
Can I fish for freshwater drum all year in Pennsylvania?
Open year-round on commonwealth inland waters (all waters not under lake erie, pymatuning, conowing.
How much does a license for freshwater drum cost?
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.
Is there a guide for freshwater drum here?
No permitted guide lists it.