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Houtzdale, PA Fishing Trip — October

Your Houtzdale, PA Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip

What’s Biting in October

WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various
Rainbow TroutGood
Rainbow Trout
Various
CrappieGood
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting

7 Guides Near Houtzdale

No guides are based in Houtzdale, but these guides operate nearby.

The Feathered Hook - The Feathered Hook
The Feathered Hook

The Feathered Hook

4.9(108)Top Rated

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Coburn, Pennsylvania
Yellow Creek Trout - Alfred Derwart
Alfred Derwart

Yellow Creek Trout

5(20)Top Rated
freshwater
Brush Valley, Pennsylvania
Juniata Troutfitters - Juniata Troutfitters
Juniata Troutfitters

Juniata Troutfitters

5(5)Top Rated

Looking to book a guided fly fishing trip on the Little Juniata River with Juniata Troutfitters? Here's our most recent rates plus more info.

Tyrone, Pennsylvania
Holsingers Guide Service - Holsingers Guide Service
Holsingers Guide Service

Holsingers Guide Service

5(1)Top Rated
inshore
East Freedom, Pennsylvania
Striper Lore Guide Service - Striper Lore Guide Service
Striper Lore Guide Service

Striper Lore Guide Service

4.9Top Rated

For over 40 years, Raystown Lake fishing guide Brian Keller has been catching numerous trophy size fish. He Specializes in trolling live bait for stripers.

Altoona, Pennsylvania
Penns Creek Guides - Penns Creek Guides
Penns Creek Guides

Penns Creek Guides

Spring Mills, Pennsylvania

inshore
Spring Mills, Pennsylvania
Wanderercharters - Wanderercharters
Wanderercharters

Wanderercharters

Emporium, Pennsylvania

Lake Erie charters for walleye & perch in the central basin about 10 miles east of Ashtabula, out of Geneva Ohio.Some of the best summer walleye fishing you will find.

freshwaterWalleyePerch
Emporium, Pennsylvania
$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

Rainbow Trout

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Crappie

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Walleye

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Largemouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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 freshwater / inshore Fishing

  • 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

Walleye
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day
Size Limit:15-inch minimum

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

Rainbow Trout
Season:Year-round (with exceptions; see regulations)
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 and delayed harvest areas. Check PFBC website for specifics.

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.

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.

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