Fishing near Harrisburg, PA

Nearest public waters

Straight-line distance from Harrisburg. Tap a water for its spot profile.

WaterStateDistanceType
Susquehanna River
Smallmouth bass.
PA37 miriver
Susquehanna Flats
Spring striped bass.
MD65 mibay
Lums PondDE82 milake
Chesapeake Bay
Striped bass, blue crab.
MD101 mibay
Delaware River
Smallmouth and striped bass.
NJ110 miriver
Delaware Bay
Striped bass and weakfish.
DE125 mibay
Lake Hopatcong
Largemouth bass.
NJ127 milake
Deep Creek Lake
Trout and bass.
MD144 milake

All waters in PA

PA license & regulations

Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC)

  • Resident annual: $27.97
  • Non-resident annual: $60.97
  • Source: Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission — 2026 license fee schedule (pa.gov / HuntFishPA). (2026)

Full PA regulations →

Distances are straight-line estimates from the city center for planning only. Confirm public access, boat launches, and local rules with the managing agency before you travel.