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Elizabethtown, PA Fishing Trip — September

Your Elizabethtown, PA Fishing Trip

September2 peopleFamily Trip
High 78°F / Low 59°F1.6" rain · 5 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in September

Smallmouth BassExcellent
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
Brown TroutGood
Brown Trout
Various
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CrappieGood
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing

September Weather in Elizabethtown

78°F
Avg High
59°F
Avg Low
1.6"
Rainfall
5
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

1 in Elizabethtown + 12 Nearby

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TCO Fly Shop - West Lawn - TCO Fly Shop - West Lawn
TCO Fly Shop - West Lawn

TCO Fly Shop - West Lawn

4.8(135)Top Rated
West Lawn, Pennsylvania
Top Water Trips-Fishing Charter & Guide Service - Top Water Trips-Fishing Charter & Guide Service
Top Water Trips-Fishing Charter & Guide Service

Top Water Trips-Fishing Charter & Guide Service

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Top Water Trips Contact Page. TWT is the Premier Fishing Charter in Pennsylvania with Wading Trips, Boat Fishing, Kayaking & more!

Douglassville, Pennsylvania
Fish on the Fly - Fish on the Fly
Fish on the Fly

Fish on the Fly

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Let's start planning a trip today! Get in Touch 1526 Princess Anne DrLancaster, PA 17601USA [email protected] (717)-333-7605 Send Us a Message

Pequea, Pennsylvania
Susquehanna River Bass Fishing Guide - Susquehanna River Bass Fishing Guide
Susquehanna River Bass Fishing Guide

Susquehanna River Bass Fishing Guide

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Professional fishing charter service in Landisburg, Pennsylvania. Contact us to book your next fishing adventure!

Landisburg, Pennsylvania
2 Rocky Rivers Guide Service - 2 Rocky Rivers Guide Service
2 Rocky Rivers Guide Service

2 Rocky Rivers Guide Service

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Provides smallmouth bass fishing guides on the Susquehanna River and crappie fishing at Sayers Lake.

Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania
Dusty Wissmath Fly Fishing - Dusty Wissmath Fly Fishing
Dusty Wissmath Fly Fishing

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Sky Blue Outfitters LLC - Sky Blue Outfitters LLC
Sky Blue Outfitters LLC

Sky Blue Outfitters LLC

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Fins And Feathers Outfitters

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Night Ventures Bowfishing Charters - Night Ventures Bowfishing Charters
Night Ventures Bowfishing Charters

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Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Susquehanna River Guides - Susquehanna River Guides
Susquehanna River Guides

Susquehanna River Guides

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The Susquehanna River is a fertile limestone river home to one of the best smallmouth fisheries in the East. This environment ensures prolific hatches and rapid growth rates for both forage and game fish.

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Chocolatetown River Guide Service - Chocolatetown River Guide Service
Chocolatetown River Guide Service

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Hershey, Pennsylvania

freshwater
Hershey, Pennsylvania
Riseforms Fly Fishing - Riseforms Fly Fishing
Riseforms Fly Fishing

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Eric Naguski Guided Fly Fishing-Riseforms Fly Fishing

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$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What's Biting By Month

Peak

Brown Trout

Various
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Smallmouth Bass

freshwater
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Largemouth Bass

freshwater
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Crappie

freshwater
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What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For fly fishing / inshore / freshwater Fishing

  • Waders (if not provided)
  • Wading boots with felt or rubber soles
  • Bug spray
  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear
  • Light rain jacket

Pennsylvania Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$22.97
Non-Resident$52.97
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Trout/salmon permit and Lake Erie permit available additionally.

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Species Regulations

Smallmouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

Some waters may have specific regulations; check the PA Fish and Boat Commission website.

Brown Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day (combined species)
Size Limit:7-inch minimum

Special regulations apply to certain streams and sections, including catch-and-release areas. Check the PA Fish and Boat Commission website for details.

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

Some waters may have specific regulations; check the PA Fish and Boat Commission website.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:50 per day
Size Limit:9-inch minimum

No more than 20 crappie may be taken from Pymatuning Lake.

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