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Trout Fishing Regulations reference various regulated waterways within each PFBC Region.
Check Pennsylvania's fishing regulations before you head out on your next adventure. Learn where you can fish and what permits you might need for different waterways and species. Also, read about the seasons and sizes for catching sport fish and other species.
Where to Fish. Pennsylvania boasts over 86,000 miles of streams and rivers for anglers and outdoors enthusiasts alike. Whether you are fishing for steelhead in the fall, bass in the summer or planning your first ice fishing trip - there is no shortage of waterways and shorelines for you to cast your line.
Caney Fork Fishing Regulations. As of 2023, the regulations are as follows: Rainbow Trout: 5 per day, 14″-20″ protected length range. 1 fish over 20″ can be harvested. Brook Trout: 5 per day, 14″-20″ protected length range. 1 fish over 20″ may be harvested in a creel. Brown Trout: 1 per day, 24″ minimum length limit.
A trout permit is not required to fish in lakes and ponds that have been designated as stocked trout waters open to year-round fishing unless the person takes, kills or possesses, while in the act of fishing, a trout on or in these waters.
Find the Regulation that Appliesto Where You Want to Fish. To assist trout anglers in knowing the regulations that apply to locations where they fish, trout regulations are separated by PFBC Regions. Each region contains a listing of its counties separated by specific trout regulation.
Big Bass Program Special Regulations. These special regulations apply to Largemouth, Smallmouth, and Spotted bass in the waters listed below. Stocked trout waters (lakes) that are in the Big Bass Program are closed to all fishing from February 20 until the opening day of the trout season.
