Summary Book

Cover of summary book

Most files listed below have been updated to be viewed in a PDF format. A PDF version of the complete Summary Book is also provided for printing.

What's new for 2022

Regulations by Location
(all fish species)

Inland Waters

Catch & Release Lakes Program

Conowingo Reservoir

Delaware River & Estuary

Lake Erie & Tributary Streams

Pymatuning Reservoir

Miscellaneous Waters

Regulations by Species

Big Bass Program

Brood Stock Lakes Program

Catch & Release Bass

Panfish Enhancement

Reptiles & Amphibians

Trout Fishing Regulations

Overview

Northwest Region

Southwest Region

Northcentral Region

Southcentral Region

Northeast Region

Southeast Region

Requirements & Law

Bait

Boating, BUI & Life Jackets

Boundary Waters

Children/disabled Fishing Areas

Disability Accommodations

Fishing Licenses

General Fishing Regulations

PFBC Property & Dog Regulations

Permits (trout, Erie, charter boats/fishing guides, net)

Pollution, Reporting

Saltwater Angler Registry

Tackle & Equipment

General Information

Fish Consumption Advisory (PDF)

Measure a Fish-How To

Release Fish-How To

Aquatic Invasive Species

Complete Book (best for printing)

2022 complete (includes Boating Handbook) (PDF)

2022 Boating Handbook (PDF)

The Summary Book is a summary of the laws and regulations applicable to fish and fishing in Pennsylvania. It is not, nor is it intended to portray, a verbatim reproduction of the text of the laws and regulations. Users are advised that regulations summarized are subject to change, which, as made, are printed in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. Official text is found at: pacodeandbulletin.gov (PA Code - Title 58, Part II). For detailed and up-to-date information, contact the nearest office of the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission.