INDEX/PFBC INFORMATION CONTACTS Use the following contacts for answers to your questions or better yet, go online to the PFBC website (www.fishandboat.com) for a wealth of information about fishing and boating.
INDEX REFERENCE Catch and Release Guidelines Fish Consumption Advisory Fish Identification Trout Panfish Information Contacts, PFBC Pollution, Recognizing and Reporting Saltwater Angler Registry What’s New for 2011
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REGULATIONS BY LOCATION Boundary Waters 8 Catch and Release Lakes Program 24 Conowingo Reservoir 8 Delaware River and estuary 6 Inland Waters 4 Lake Erie and tributary streams 7 Misc. Waters with Special Regulations 26 19-20 Northeast Region Northcentral Region 16-19 15-16 Northwest Region Pymatuning Reservoir 8 12-14 Southcentral Region Southeast Region 11-12 Southwest Region 14-15 REGULATIONS BY SPECIES Big Bass Program/Catch and Release Bass 5 6 Blue Crabs, Delaware River Brood Stock Lakes Program 25 9 Trout Fishing Approved Trout Waters 9 Approved Trout Waters Open Year-Round 9 Catch and Release 10 Catch and Release Fly-Fishing Only 10 Catch and Release All Tackle 10 Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only 10 Early Season Trout-Stocked Waters Program 10 Regional Opening Day of Trout Season 9 Trophy Trout, All Tackle 10 Trophy Trout Projects 10 Wild Brook Trout Enhancement Program 10 Panfish Enhancement Special Regulations 25 Reptiles and Amphibians 27 REQUIREMENTS & LAW Alcohol, Boating Under the Influence Aquatic Nuisance Species Bait Charter Boat/Fishing Guide Permit Children, Assistance to Endangered Species Fishing License Display Fishing Licenses, Types, Requirements and Pricing General Regulations Life Jacket Requirements Permits (Trout, Lake Erie and Combo) Persons with Disabilities PFBC Property and Dog Regulations Tackle and Equipment Unlawful Acts
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FOR MORE INFORMATION: STATE HEADQUARTERS 1601 Elmerton Avenue P.O. Box 67000 Harrisburg, PA 17106-7000 Phone: (717) 705-7800 Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
PLEASANT GAP COMPLEX 450 Robinson Lane Bellefonte, PA 16823 Phone: (814) 359-5100 Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday BOATING SAFETY EDUCATION COURSES Phone: (888) 723-4741
FISHING LICENSES: Phone: (877) 707-4085 bOAT REGISTRATION/TITLING: Phone: (866) 262-8734 PUBLICATIONS: Phone: (717) 705-7835
REGION OFFICES: LAW ENFORCEMENT/EDUCATION Contact Law Enforcement for information about regulations and fishing and boating opportunities. Contact Education for information about fishing and boating programs and boating safety education. Northwest Region 11528 SH 98, Meadville, PA 16335 Law Enforcement: Education: (814) 337-0444 (814) 336-2426 Fax (814) 337-0579 Fax (814) 337-0579 Counties: Butler, Clarion, Crawford, Erie, Forest, Lawrence, Mercer, Venango, Warren SOUTHWEST REGION 236 Lake Road, Somerset, PA 15501 Law Enforcement: Education: (814) 445-8974 (814) 443-9841 Fax (814) 445-3497 Fax (814) 445-3497 Counties: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Cambria, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Somerset, Washington, Westmoreland NORTHCENTRAL REGION 1150 Spring Creek Road Bellefonte, PA 16823 Law Enforcement: Education: (814) 359-5193 (814) 359-5250 Fax (814) 359-5254 Fax (814) 359-5153 Counties: Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Elk, Jefferson, Lycoming, McKean, Montour, Northumberland, Potter, Snyder, Tioga, Union
Southcentral Region 1704 Pine Road, Newville, PA 17241 Law Enforcement: Education: (717) 486-7087 (717) 705-7850 Fax (717) 486-8227 Fax (717) 705-7831 Counties: Adams, Bedford, Blair, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Lebanon, Mifflin, Perry, York NORTHEAST REGION 5566 Main Road, Sweet Valley, PA 18656 Education: Law Enforcement: (570) 477-5717 (570) 477-2206 Fax (570) 477-3221 (570) 477-2621 Counties: Bradford, Carbon, Columbia, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Wayne, Wyoming SOUTHEAST REGION P.O. Box 9, Elm, PA 17521 Law Enforcement: Education: (717) 626-0228 (717) 626-9081 (717) 626-0486 Fax (717) 626-0486 Counties: Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton, Philadelphia, Schuylkill
STATE FISH HATCHERIES
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BELLEFONTE*
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CORRY*
1115 Spring Creek Road Bellefonte, PA 16823 (814) 355-3371
BIG SPRING
844 Big Spring Road Newville, PA 17241 (717) 776-3170
1225 Shiloh Road State College, PA 16801 (814) 355-4837
HUNTSDALE*
195 Lebo Road Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 486-3419
LINESVILLE*
13365 Route 6 Corry, PA 16407 (814) 664-2122
FAIRVIEW
BENNER SPRING RESEARCH STATION
13300 Hartstown Road Linesville, PA 16424 (814) 683-4451
2000 Lohrer Road Fairview, PA 16415 (814) 474-1514
OSWAYO*
REYNOLDSDALE*
PLEASANT GAP*
TIONESTA*
PLEASANT MOUNT*
TYLERSVILLE
96 State Route 244 East Coudersport, PA 16915 (814) 698-2102 450 Robinson Lane Pleasant Gap, PA 16823 (814) 359-5121 P.O. Box 3 Pleasant Mount, PA 18453 (570) 448-2101
* Includes visitor center. Visitors are welcome from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily. Groups should make advance arrangements.
162 Fish Hatchery Road New Paris, PA 15554 (814) 839-2211 172 Fish Hatchery Lane Tionesta, PA 16353 (814) 755-3524 43 Hatchery Lane Loganton, PA 17747 (570) 725-3965
UNION CITY
9450 Route 6 Union City, PA 16438 (814) 664-2122
2011 Pennsylvania Summary of Fishing Regulations and Laws