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Susquehanna River Channel Catfish Fishing Regulations 2026
Susquehanna River Channel Catfish regulations as of 2026-05-08: Daily bag 50 fish/day; Status Open; Gear Spears Or Gigs. Sourced across 2 state agencies.
Rules (24)
Pennsylvania (16)
Commonwealth Inland WatersOpen
- Status
- Open
- Daily bag
- 50 fish/day
Open year-round combined species
Commonwealth Waters
- Gear
- Spears Or Gigs
Conowingo Reservoir (Combined)
- Daily bag
- 15 fish/day
Conowingo Reservoir Up To Holtwood DamOpen year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 5
Conowingo Reservoir, Combined Species
- Daily bag
- 15 fish/day
Lake ErieOpen
- Status
- Open
- Daily bag
- 50 fish
Applies to Lake Erie, Presque Isle Bay and peninsular waters, all Lake Erie tributaries in their entirety, which include Cascade Creek, Conneaut Creek, Crooked Creek, East Branch Conneaut Creek, Eightmile Creek, Elk Creek, Fourmile Creek, Middle Branch Conneaut Creek, Marsh Run, Mill Creek, Mud Run, Raccoon Creek, Sevenmile Creek, Sixmile Creek, Sixteenmile Creek, Stone Run, Temple Run, Turkey Creek, Twelvemile Creek, Twentymile Creek, Walnut Creek, West Branch Conneaut Creek and all waters that flow into these tributaries. Applies to Lake Erie, Presque Isle Bay and peninsular waters, all Lake Erie tributaries in their entirety, which include Cascade Creek, Conneaut Creek, Crooked Creek, East Branch Conneaut Creek, Eightmile Creek, Elk Creek, Fourmile Creek, Middle Branch Conneaut Creek, Marsh Run, Mill Creek, Mud Run, Raccoon Creek, Sevenmile Creek, Sixmile Creek, Sixteenmile Creek, Stone Run, Temple Run, Turkey Creek, Twelvemile Creek, Twentymile Creek, Walnut Creek, West Branch Conneaut Creek and all waters that flow into these tributaries.; (combined species)
Lake Erie (Erie Co.)
- Gear
- Consumption Advisory
1 meal/month | PCB
Mahoning RiverClosed
- Status
- Prohibited
Do Not Eat
Mahoning River (Lawrence Co.)Closed
- Status
- Prohibited
Do Not Eat
Ohio RiverClosed
- Status
- Prohibited
over 18” Do Not Eat
Ohio River (Beaver Co.)Closed
- Status
- Prohibited
over 18 inches, Do Not Eat
Pennsylvania statewide
- Gear
- Bow And Arrow
Bow and arrow (including compound bows and crossbows) may be used for taking ONLY snakeheads, carp, suckers and catfish on all Commonwealth waters, day or night.
Maryland (8)
All AreasOpen
- Status
- Permitted
LEGALLY HUNTED FISH INCLUDE Channel Catfish
Chesapeake Bay Division
- Min size
- 30"
Conococheague CreekOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Dip nets may only be used in areas of the Potomac River, Monocacy River and Conococheague Creek that lie within Allegany, Carroll, Frederick and Washington counties to catch catfish
Monocacy RiverOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Dip nets may only be used in areas of the Potomac River, Monocacy River and Conococheague Creek that lie within Allegany, Carroll, Frederick and Washington counties to catch catfish
Nontidal Division
- Min size
- 30"
Potomac RiverOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Dip nets may only be used in areas of the Potomac River, Monocacy River and Conococheague Creek that lie within Allegany, Carroll, Frederick and Washington counties to catch catfish
Maryland statewide
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Possession
- 10 fish
Also known as
Rules above match the following common names in our regulations database: Catfish, Channel Catfish.
Frequently asked questions
When is Channel Catfish season on Susquehanna River?
Channel Catfish season on Susquehanna River runs from Jan 1 to Dec 31 (varies by state) per Fish & Boat Commission / DNR.
What is the size limit for Channel Catfish on Susquehanna River?
Minimum size for Channel Catfish on Susquehanna River is 30 inches in Chesapeake Bay Division. Slot or maximum sizes may apply elsewhere on the water; see the table above.
What is the daily bag limit for Channel Catfish on Susquehanna River?
Daily bag limit for Channel Catfish on Susquehanna River is 50 fish/day in Commonwealth Inland Waters.
Reference only. Regulations change mid-season. Always verify with the official source before keeping a catch. Last verified .