The trout season begins earlier in 18 southeastern pennsylvania counties. Fishforfree days allow anyone resident or nonresident to legally fish without a fishing license. Next year the commission is planning to stock 240,000 fewer adult trout unless the legislature approves a hike in license fees. Commonwealth inland waters pennsylvania fish and boat. Anglers plunge into the commonwealths 86,000 miles of streams and rivers, along with 4,000 lakes and ponds in hopes of catching a prized trout. Trout are one of the most popular game fish in pennsylvania. Summary book fishing licenses pennsylvania fish and. Visit our fishing license frequently asked questions faq page to find out more. News 202021 hunting and furtaker licenses on sale june 22. Opening day of trout season for counties in this region. A license purchased now is valid for up to months, from december 2018 through december 31, 2019. Takes, kills, or possesses, while in the act of fishing, a trout or salmon from any pa or boundary waters. These guides will provide a complete learning day on the water for all skill levels of trout anglers.
Stocked trout waters in the southeast, southcentral. Includes only those waters in 18 southeastern pa counties and four waters crossing from those counties listed in the regional opening day of. Order your fishing license completely online and store the. This license includes one antlered deer tag, one fall turkey tag, one spring turkey tag and small game hunting privileges for one license year. Give the gift of fishing with 2018 fishing licenses. Overall, roughly 807,000 total fishing licenses were sold in the commonwealth in 2018.
Pennsylvania fish and boat commission cuts free regulations booklet, adds new permits. A quick guide to dates, limits, license prices and more. The guide to wisconsin trout fishing regulations, 20202021 pdf contains the regulations for all wisconsin trout seasons, including the inland waters catch and release and the extended lake superior tributaries seasons early trout season. Pennsylvania trout season open effective immediately.
Code, type of fishing license or permit, age, cost. Some of the best fishing to be found anywhere in the state can be found on state forest lands. Takes, kills, or possesses, while in the act of fishing, a trout. Centers for disease control and pennsylvania department of health. Reach out to a featured trout fishing guide to book a trip. Summary book pennsylvania fish and boat commission. A quick guide to dates, limits, license prices and more more.
The trout season is open year around for stocked trout on the shenango lake outflow, but special regulations apply. Anglers are encouraged to study the regulations for favorite fishing. And, the final firstday of trout fishing for 2018 will be the statewide first day. April 7, before the saturday, april 14, opening of trout season statewide. Heres what you need to know about buying a license and how to find where to fish in centre county. Pennsylvania trout season fish and boat commission. Upstate trout season to open april 7 in seven new castle. To participate in trout fishing, anglers must have a pennsylvania fishing license and trout salmon permit, both of which may be purchased online using the fishboatpa mobile app for smartphones, or at. For additional fishing license information, please contact the revenue office at 6108296186, option 6. Frequently asked questions about pennsylvania fishing licenses, regulations and laws. Central pennsylvania is a trout hotbed, so youll likely see other anglers.
Fishing seasons consolidated, trout stocking schedules changed due to. Opening day of trout season, pennsylvania, what you need to. Anyone 16 years of age and older is required to have a pennsylvania fishing license. Seasons, sizes and creel limits except for trout season, which begins at 8 a. The main species include the brook trout salvelinus fontinalis, lake trout salvelinus namaycush, brown trout salmo trutta and rainbow trout oncorhynchus mykiss. Located minutes from wellsboro, in tioga county, pa.
Dnrec announces red clay creek to be stocked for first time in 30 years thanks to improved water quality. A current pennsylvania troutsalmon permit is required to fish for trout or salmon in pennsylvania waters. Still, there will be some 81,700 brown, rainbow and golden trout stocked in lancaster county before the season begins and during the season. Fishforfree days allow anyone resident or nonresident to legally fish on pennsylvania waterways on the designated days with no fishing license required trout salmon and lake erie permits are also not required. Trout fishing gets under way march 24 with first youth day.
Pennsylvania trout fishing continues to flourish in both its stocking program and class a streams alike. Customers who buy multiyear licenses save money by not having to pay agent transaction fees each year. Published on mar 20, 2018 the pennsylvania fish and boat commission delivers brook, rainbow and golden rainbow trout at childrens lake in boiling springs, cumberland county. Different types of permits can be purchased online, in person or by mail. A 3year fishing license is valid through 2022, a 5year license is valid through 2024, and a 10year fishing license is valid through 2029. The regional first day of trout fishing season in 18 counties of southcentral and southeastern pennsylvania will open at 8 a. Each region has a list of local licence agents, click on the map on the right for the. In addition to a fishing license, trout anglers 16 and older must posses a troutsalmon permit or combination troutsalmonlake erie permit to. Licenses are required to fish in pennsylvania, and many areas have special regulations and creel limits on trout fishing. Persons who are exempt from license requirements are similarly exempt from the requirements for a trout salmon permit 58 pa. Former president bill clinton, left, and author james patterson speak in june 2018 about. The earlier trout season for 18 southeastern pennsylvania counties has been eliminated in 2020 due to covid19. December 1 2021 fishing licenses and gift vouchers are available.
The reason i cant wait for the trout season to open is because they shut my local creek down for a month for stocking. Now i can finally get back to smb and sunnies, both of which i prefer to any kind of trout. Spearing fish is not permitted in any of these waters at any time of the year. The 2018 season will open march 24 for the mentored youth trout day program in 18 southeastern counties, including. Issued to bona fide residents of pennsylvania ages 17 through 64. Personally, stocked trout and all other trout share the same rung on my hierarchy ladder. The pfbc will honor all voluntary youth fishing licenses purchased in 2020 for all mentored youth fishing opportunities during the 2021 season. By phone call the commission at 8143595222 to purchase a license.
Be sure to consult your regulations booklet for details. Summary book fishing licenses pennsylvania fish and boat. Spring is the season for trout fishing in pennsylv ania. Mandatory life jacket reqirement starts november 1. Fishing on a farm farmers and family members that live on a farm do not need a license to fish on their farm, but must obey all fishing regulations. Trout stamp provisions that apply in designated trout streams will also apply to ponds stocked with trout. With fishing license sales at 50year low, pennsylvania aims to hook. Mar 22, 2018 justin and i got after some early season trout. Pine creeks keystone select trout waters visit potter. Pa 2018 adult trout stocking schedules now available. Lakes and creeks will eventually unfreeze, and it will be time to dip your line in the water for the 2019 pa.
Trout season has begun, and can be enjoyed when the time is right. Individuals must purchase an annual or multiyear resident, nonresident, senior resident, or senior lifetime fishing license in order to purchase a license button. Pennsylvania trout season 2019 by the numbers the morning call. The aim of a controlled fishery is to manage angling pressure with the aim of preserving a high quality angling. Trout fishing season opens early, despite coronavirus outbreak by meghan schiller april 7, 2020 at 8. Here is a breakdown of what you need to know about the states most popular fishing season. Fishing licenses and permits for 2020 have been on sale since december 1. The mauch chunk lake park is an official site of the. These northeast region waters flow beyond the counties designated as part of the. To participate in trout fishing, anglers must have a. Apr 12, 2018 opening day of trout season in pennsylvania starts saturday, april 14, 2018. Covid concerns prompt changes to trout seasons, stockings and.
License holders are required to purchase only one lake erie permit for a lifetime. To participate in trout fishing, anglers must have a pennsylvania fishing license and troutsalmon permit, both of which may be purchased online. Brown and brook trout are still available, and new regulations are in place to keep it that way see pages 68 in the 2018 freshwater fishing digest. Beginning on that date any senior who has not bought his lifetime license prior to 12312014 will have to buy a new trout stamp and erie steelhead permit every year. Cite all material in the pennsylvania code by title number and section number. The early inland trout season on selected waters pdf runs from 5 a. In person visit a license issuing agent, about 700 located throughout pennsylvania and neighboring states. Annual licenses are valid from december 1, 2018, through december 31, 2019. Anglers can purchase a 2021 fishing license beginning december 1, 2020, which gives them a bonus month for free. Adams, berks, bucks, chester, cumberland, dauphin, delaware, franklin, juniata, lancaster, lebanon, lehigh, montgomery, northampton, perry, philadelphia, schuylkill and york. Mar 20, 2018 published on mar 20, 2018 the pennsylvania fish and boat commission delivers brook, rainbow and golden rainbow trout at childrens lake in boiling springs, cumberland county. Dover delawares spring upstate trout season will open at 7. A in depth look at some of the things you may not be aware of when fishing in pa.
By thomas ham with more than 86,000 miles of streams in the keystone state many people find it hard to fathom all that pennsylvania offers from a coldwater fishery standpoint. December 1 the pennsylvania fish and boat commission pfbc is. A quick guide to dates, limits, license prices and more john buffone published 5. Nj freshwater fishing license information new jersey. Under this revised plan, a single statewide opening day of trout season will take place on april 18.
You can buy your fishing license online on the pennsylvania fish and boat commission website or in person at a license. Opening day for pennsylvania trout season tentatively set for april 18. A driver license or other acceptable proof of age containing date of birth and physical description will function as the actual fishing license trout stamp for new jersey residents 70 and over. Most trout waters will temporarily close to fishing again at 12. A trout stamp is required to fish for trout in tidbury pond in kent county and newton pond in sussex county from the first saturday in march through april 1. Mar 19, 2020 the good news for pennsylvania anglers is that trout season is still on. The license must be upon your person and provided upon the request of an officer.
The start of the 2018 trout fishing season in pennsylvania continues saturday, march 31, with the regional first day of trout fishing for all anglers in the same 18 southeastern and southcentral. Fairview township on opening day of trout season in 2018. Vote now for the 2020 pennsylvania fishing license button design. Pennsylvania fish and boat commission cuts free regulations. A second mentored youth trout fishing day will be held on april 11, the saturday before the april 18 regular statewide opening day of trout season. Trout fishing season opens early, despite coronavirus. Mar, 2019 this includes 490,000 people who bought trout salmon permits, participants in the mentored youth days and others. Apr 07, 2020 the pfbc will honor all voluntary youth fishing licenses purchased in 2020 for all mentored youth fishing opportunities during the 2021 season. A valid pennsylvania fishing license is required of persons age 16 and over to fish or angle for any species of fish. Its ok to keep your pennsylvania fishing license safe in your pocket. The annual buildup to the various first days of trout fishing seasons in pennsylvania is under way, with 3. No fishing license is required to fish on pennsylvania s waterways on these days.
Their knowledge in trout fishing excels beyond most other trout fishing guides in pennsylvania and will get you hooked up across the state on some great trout fishing opportunities. License year annual licenses are valid from december 1, 2017, through december 31, 2018. The second firstday is the regional opening day of trout season in the 18 southeastern counties for all anglers. A license is also needed to take fishbait or baitfish. Voters choose fish design for the 2020 pennsylvania fishing license button.
Keep in mind that in pennsylvania there are multiple types of license, voucher and permit options for anglers. Unless otherwise specified by special regulation, inland daily limits and minimum sizes apply. Additional changes will impact the ways fishing and boating licenses. These waters are closed to all fishing including taking of minnows from march 1 to 8 a. License holders can purchase the trout salmon permit annually or purchase the permit for a 3,5,10year period. Top places to go trout fishing in pennsylvania visitpa. In 2018, by comparison, the state sold 617,816 resident licenses the fewest since 1968 and 440,717 troutsalmon permits, which are. The creek is stocked annually in the spring for the opening day of trout season. Licenses purchased online may take up to 10 business days to arrive. Each year the pennsylvania fish and boat commissions executive director designates 2 fish for free days. Among the trout species, only the brook trout pennsylvania s state fish and the lake trout are native to the states waters. Use the resources below to see a complete list of prices and license types available. The information for the pennsylvania code included at this website has been derived directly from the pennsylvania code, the commonwealths official publication of rules and regulations.
In the event the license holder is no longer a pennsylvania resident, the license continues to be valid. To troubleshoot the problem, open this web page in a microsoft sharepoint foundationcompatible html editor such as microsoft sharepoint designer. The information for the pennsylvania bulletin included at this website has been derived directly from. License holders can purchase the trout salmon permit annually or purchase the permit for a 3, 5,10year period.
From the sparkling cold headwater streams in the mountain regions where native brook trout thrive to the lakes and ponds of the pocono region to the famous fly hatches on penns creek, fishing opportunities abound in almost all twenty state forests. The pennsylvania fish and boat commission is tentatively going ahead. Regular season opening day thru labor day 5 combined species extended season jan. An angler fishes for trout or salmon when he or she. In effect for all stocked trout waters listed below within the northeast region, except for the 2 waters listed with an opening day of april 4, 2020. Under this revised plan, a single statewide opening day of trout season will take place on april 7. Want to show others that youre a proud member of patu and support the mission of trout unlimited. In addition, anglers must be prepared to furnish positive proof of identification.
Trout stamps are available from license agents or the division of fish and wildlife at the dover office. Spring is the season for trout fishing in pennsylvania. Fishing, meghan schiller, outdoors, pa fish and boat commission. Published on mar 29, 2018 pine creek, flowing through the pa grand canyon, is a great destination for your next trout fishing adventure. Applies to senior lifetime purchased on or after 112015 or may also be purchased as a trout program donation. Mar 09, 2018 trout season opens march 31 in franklin and 17 other counties. Trout season will open in lancaster county with more trout. This is an optional purchase that requires an initial purchase of an annual fishing license in order to purchase. A current pennsylvania trout salmon permit is required to fish for trout or salmon in pennsylvania waters.
To participate in the mentored youth program, adult anglers 16 years or older must have a valid fishing license and trout. The pfbc will operate under a consolidated statewide schedule for opening day for all counties during the 2020 trout season. In addition to a fishing license, trout anglers 16 and older must posses a trout salmon permit or combination troutsalmonlake erie permit to. While fishing, your license must be signed in ink and must be displayed on an outer garment. Only stocked trout waters and all waters downstream of stocked trout waters are open to harvest during this period. Most general and addon licenses are available on the pennsylvania automated license. Pa trout season is fast approaching, but we couldnt wait to get in on the action. Waterbodies such as the south branch raritan river, pequannock river and big flat brook, to name a few have naturally reproducing trout in them that will surprise and delight many lucky anglers with their beautiful markings and coloration. Anglers can easily search the trout stocking schedules for locations and dates of interest. A pennsylvania fishing license is required for anyone 16 years old and up if not fishing at a designated pay lake. In these counties and designated waters crossing into these counties, trout season will begin 8 a. Includes trout salmon and lake erie permits, not valid march 15april 30.