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Schuylkill River

River fishing  Pennsylvania · 06:42 - 19:10

Schuylkill River runs through Pennsylvania. Anglers here fish mainly for Bluegill, White Bass and Smallmouth Bass.

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Good 65% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
78%
81°
Thu
80%
86°
Fri
81%
80°
Sat
84%
73°
Best day
Sun
84%
65°
Mon
84%
70°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
71°F
Air temp
74°F
Wind
4 mph
Pressure
30.33 inHg → stable
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:57–07:57 Day 07:57–17:55 Dusk 17:55–19:55

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

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit
Major period 15:11–17:11 Major period 03:11–05:11 Minor period 10:38–12:08 Minor period 20:15–21:45

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

15:00
74°
16:00
74°
17:00
74°
18:00
72°
19:00
69°
20:00
67°
21:00
65°
22:00
64°
23:00
62°
00:00
61°
01:00
60°
02:00
60°

Likely catch now (15 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
65%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees.
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White Bass
Morone chrysops
62%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
51%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
49%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
48%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
38%
Peak season, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge and Brook Trout.

Bluegill is generally most active 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

Lake Galena Pennsylvania · 19.0 mi away Kirkwood Lake New Jersey · 22.2 mi away Grenloch Lake New Jersey · 23.1 mi away Mullica Hill Pond New Jersey · 23.1 mi away Lake Lekau New Jersey · 25.2 mi away Irvin Lake New Jersey · 26.0 mi away Lake Pine New Jersey · 27.0 mi away Lake Nockamixon Pennsylvania · 27.4 mi away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Schuylkill River?

Anglers here regularly land Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout.

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?

For Bluegill, the fishing tends to peak 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 24%.