White Bass in Pennsylvania
PFBC limits, the record and waters for white bass.
- 2 (combined species)limit
- 4 lb 0 ozrecord
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Pennsylvania white bass at a glance
White bass (Morone chrysops) sits on the PFBC fish list as game fish, with Summary rows in 3 water classes. The commonwealth inland waters (all waters not under lake erie, pymatuning, conowing row reads 2 (combined species); minimum 20 inches, with the season open year-round.
A 4 lb 0 oz fish from Conneaut Lake, landed by Robert H. Hornstrom in 2002, is the PFBC record. The PFBC warmwater and coolwater listing puts it in 4 lakes with pages.
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| 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 | 2 (combined species); minimum 20 inches | Open year-round |
| 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 |
| Conowingo Reservoir (Susquehanna River boundary) | Conowingo Reservoir up to Holtwood Dam | 2 (combined species), only one of which may exceed 30 inches; minimum 18 inches | 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.
white bass entries on the PFBC record page
| Entry | Weight | Angler | Water | County | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bass, White | 4 lb 0 oz | Robert H. Hornstrom | Conneaut Lake | Crawford | 2002 |
PFBC State Record Fish page, retrieved October 23, 2026; records are kept by weight only.
Lakes where the PFBC lists white bass
| Lake | County | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| Pymatuning Reservoir | Crawford | 13,920 |
| Allegheny Reservoir | Warren | 12,081 |
| Shenango River Lake | Mercer | 3,559 |
| Conneaut Lake | Crawford | 929 |
PFBC warmwater/coolwater species listing per lake (WWCW layer), retrieved October 23, 2026; largest lakes first.
Finding white bass across Pennsylvania
Keystone lakes worth a try for white bass
- Pymatuning Reservoir13,920 acres
- Allegheny Reservoir12,081 acres
- Shenango River Lake3,559 acres
- Conneaut Lake929 acres
Keystone rivers worth a try for white bass
- Allegheny RiverPotter County
- Monongahela RiverAllegheny County
- Ohio RiverBeaver County
- Youghiogheny RiverSomerset County
- Beaver RiverBeaver County
- Dunkard CreekGreene County
- Pine Creek, Allegheny CountyAllegheny County
- Big Sewickley CreekAllegheny County
- Montour RunAllegheny County
- Mill Creek, Beaver CountyBeaver County
PFBC species listings, Class A and stocked trout layers, the 2026 stocking schedule and state records; largest waters first.
Guided trips for white bass
- Bass Fishing Charters With Capt. George Mrocharter, Sarver, (724) 816-4035
- Big Fat Bass Guide Servicefishing guide, Erie, (724) 790-4232
- Bassonlinefishing guide, Fairview, (724) 333-3898
- Big Bass Energy Llcfishing guide, Lancaster, (717) 278-2716
- The Bass Tutor Guide Servicefishing guide, Dalton, (570) 904-4978
More Pennsylvania fish near white bass on the list
- Striped Bassgame fish
- Largemouth Bassgame fish
- Smallmouth Bassgame fish
- Spotted Bassgame fish
- Rock Bassgame fish
- Bluegillgame fish
- Pumpkinseedgame fish
- Redbreast Sunfishgame fish
- Crappiegame fish
- Yellow Perchgame fish
- White Perchgame fish
- Walleyegame fish
A photo look at the water by White Bass
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white bass across the Commonwealth: questions
How many white bass does a Pennsylvania angler take home?
2 (combined species); minimum 20 inches on commonwealth inland waters (all waters not under lake erie, pymatuning, conowing, season open year-round; other water classes have their own rows.
Is there a PFBC record for white bass?
4 lb 0 oz from Conneaut Lake in Crawford County, caught by Robert H. Hornstrom in 2002.
Which Pennsylvania lakes hold white bass?
14 water pages here list it, led by Pymatuning Reservoir, Allegheny Reservoir and Shenango River Lake.
Are white bass stocked in Pennsylvania?
The PFBC lists no 2026 stocking for it.
How does the PFBC class white bass?
Morone chrysops; listed as game fish.
In which months may white bass be kept?
Open year-round on commonwealth inland waters (all waters not under lake erie, pymatuning, conowing.
Must visitors buy a license for white bass?
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.
Do outfitters list white bass?
5 listings mention it, among them Bass Fishing Charters With Capt. George Mro.
Head out for Keystone white bass
Choose a lake or stream above and check its limits.