Schuylkill River

River fishing Pennsylvania · 05:59 - 20:15

Schuylkill River is a river in Pennsylvania. Anglers here fish mainly for Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass.

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Good 62% The bite right now

Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow

77%

87°

Best day

Mon

74%

85°

Tue

75%

82°

Wed

74%

86°

Thu

76%

85°

Fri

71%

86°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather

Partly cloudy

Water temp (est.)

79°F

Air temp

83°F

Wind

5 mph

Pressure

29.95 inHg ↓ falling

Clouds

40.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Updated 2026-08-01 17:00

Best times today

Dawn 05:14–07:14 Day 07:14–19:00 Dusk 19:00–21:00

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waning gibbous 91% lit

Major period 02:16–04:16 Major period 14:16–16:16 Minor period 20:46–22:16 Minor period 08:15–09:45

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

11:00

83°

12:00

84°

13:00

86°

14:00

87°

15:00

87°

16:00

86°

17:00

83°

18:00

84°

19:00

82°

20:00

80°

21:00

78°

22:00

77°

Likely catch now (15 species)

Bluegill

Lepomis macrochirus

62%

Active through the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees.

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Smallmouth Bass

Micropterus dolomieu

41%

Water near its preferred 26 degrees, falling pressure ahead of weather.

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Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

40%

Water near its preferred 26 degrees, falling pressure ahead of weather.

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Muskellunge

Esox masquinongy

37%

Falling pressure ahead of weather.

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Blue Catfish

Ictalurus furcatus

31%

Slow during the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.

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Channel Catfish

Ictalurus punctatus

30%

Slow during the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.

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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Blue Catfish and Channel Catfish.

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a float bait for bluegill, the most likely catch right now.

Timing This is a prime window for bluegill at the day. Fish hard now.

Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.

Colour Clear water and good light: try natural bait, small earth tones for bluegill.

Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

The Schuylkill River is a river in eastern Pennsylvania in the United States. It flows for 135 miles (217 km) from Pottsville southeast to Philadelphia, the sixth-largest city in the US, where it joins the Delaware River as one of its largest tributaries.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Schuylkill River?

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, White Bass and Flathead Catfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Schuylkill River?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Schuylkill River?

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Schuylkill River right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 40%.