The opening day for bass fishing in Pennsylvania this year will be Saturday, June 17th, 2017.
Here are the calendar of events:
Bass-Lakes (Largemouth, Smallmouth and Spotted)
January 1 through April 14 and November 1 through December 31 - 15 inches - 4 (combined species)
April 15 through June 16 - NO HARVEST Catch and immediate release only (no tournaments permitted)
June 17 through October 31 - 12 inches - 6 (combined species)
Bass-Rivers and Streams (Largemouth, Smallmouth and Spotted)
January 1 through April 14 and October 1 through December 31 - 15 inches - 4 (combined species)
April 15 through June 16 - NO HARVEST Catch and immediate release only (no tournaments permitted)
June 17 through September 30 - 12 inches - 6 (combined species)
Learn about Black Bass at Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Vommission.
Bass Fishing Tips: Learn How to Catch Bass from Discover Boating.