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HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania will raise the minimum harvest size for trout from seven to nine inches beginning Jan. 1, 2027, a regulatory change intended to protect more than 99% …
Pennsylvania Raises Minimum Trout Size to Nine Inches Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission has graduated eight new Waterways Conservation Officers following 49 weeks of law enforcement and conservation training, including one officer assigned to …
PFBC Graduates New Conservation Officer for Chester County Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Chester County’s Stroud Water Research Center will receive state funding for a canoeing and angling program serving underrepresented young adults as part of nearly $197,500 awarded for …
Stroud Center Wins State Grant for Outdoor Access Program Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission will increase enforcement efforts against impaired boating during the Independence Day weekend as officials seek to reduce alcohol-related accidents and deaths …
Pennsylvania Steps Up Boating DUI Enforcement Ahead of July 4 Holiday Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Anglers heading to Lake Erie in 2026 will see no changes to their daily catch limits, as state officials move to protect Yellow Perch while managing a …
Lake Erie Fishing Limits Hold Steady Despite Shifting Fish Stocks Read More
LANCASTER COUNTY, PA — Expanded stream restoration efforts across Pennsylvania are improving water quality and increasing fishing opportunities, state officials said Friday as they stocked trout in Conowingo Creek.
Trout Stocking Highlights Cleaner Streams, More Fishing Access Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania anglers will be allowed to begin trout fishing at 8 a.m. this Saturday as the statewide Opening Day of Trout Season gets underway across hundreds of …
Opening Day Trout Season Brings Limits, Safety Rules Read More HARRISBURG, PA — Young anglers across Pennsylvania will get early access to stocked trout waters this Saturday as part of the state’s annual Mentored Youth Trout Day.
Youth Trout Day Returns Saturday Ahead of Busy Season Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is reminding anglers and boaters that the state’s cold weather life jacket requirement remains in effect through April 30 as warmer …
Pennsylvania Reminds Boaters of Cold Weather Life Jacket Requirement Read More HARRISBURG, PA — State environmental and health officials have issued a “Do Not Eat” advisory for all fish species in Briar Creek in Columbia County and Middle Spring Creek in …
Pa. Issues ‘Do Not Eat’ Advisory for Two Streams Read More