Largemouth Bass

The largemouth bass is a carnivorous freshwater gamefish that is popular all across the US due to their availibity and aggressive nature, and can be caught using a combination of lures such crankbaits soft plastic lures, and spinners and live bait such as minnows or crawfish.

Jan 1-Apr 7 and Oct 1-Dec 31:
15 inches, 4 fish limit(Largemouth, Smallmouth, and Spotted)
April 8 - June 9: No Harvest
June 10 - September 30:
12 inches, 6 fish limit(Largemouth, Smallmouth, and Spotted)
Additional regulations may applysee page 11 in the manual

Smallmouth Bass

Smallmouth bass are in many ways similar to their largemouth cousins, and as the name suggests their mouth is smaller, but they also tend to be smaller but more aggresive than largemouth bass. Most of the same methods used for largemouth bass can also apply to smallmouth bass when they are present

Jan 1-Apr 7 and Oct 1-Dec 31:
4 fish limit(Largemouth, Smallmouth, and Spotted)
April 8 - June 9: No Harvest
June 10 - September 30:
12 inches, 6 fish limit(Largemouth, Smallmouth, and Spotted)
Additional regulations may applysee page 11 in the manual

Channel Catfish

The channel catfish is North America's most popular catfish and they can grow to over 20LB. The best methods of catching them involve using baits such as liver, nightcrwalers, shad, and more. They are also regarded as good table fare especially when fried.

Open Year Round
50 fish combined limit (Sunfish, Yellow Perch, White Perch, Crappies, Catfish, Rock Bass, Suckers, Carp, White Bass, Bowfin, and other gamefish)
see Panfish Enhancement Special Regulations-page 15 of the manual

Chain Pickerel

The chain pickerel is a species of freshwater fish in the pike family that due to their aggressive nature make for a fun fish to catch. Anglers should be aware of their teeth and should use stronger line to avoid being bitten off. The best lures for Chain pickerel include spinners, spoons, crankbaits and plastic soft baits.

Open Year Round:
18 Inch, 4 fish limit

Muskellunge

Muskellunge or Musky as they are commonly refered to are the largest member of the pike family, reaching lengths of over 3 feet. Anglers should be aware of their teeth and should use stronger line to avoid being bitten off. Musky lures tend to be larger versions of common lures that are used for other predatory fish

Open Year Round:
40 Inch, 1 fish limit

Northern Pike

The Northern pike is bigger than the chain pickerel but smaller than the musky, and still packs quite the punch. Anglers should be aware of their teeth and should use stronger line to avoid being bitten off. The best lures for Northern include spinners, spoons, crankbaits, and plastic soft baits.

Open Year Round:
24 Inch, 2 fish limit

Yellow Perch

The yellow perch is a relativly small schooling fish that can be caught on small lures such as spinners and bait such as nightcrrwalers. Although the average peach is small they can grow to be quite large and also put up a good fight.

Open Year Round
50 fish combined limit (Sunfish, Yellow Perch, White Perch, Crappies, Catfish, Rock Bass, Suckers, Carp, White Bass, Bowfin, and other gamefish)
see Panfish Enhancement Special Regulations-page 15 of the manual

Crappie

Crappies are two species of fish the white crappie and black crappie(pictured above) that are a popular gamefish among anglers and are usally caught with lures such as smaller spinners or jigs or with bait such as minnows

Open Year Round
50 fish combined limit (Sunfish, Yellow Perch, White Perch, Crappies, Catfish, Rock Bass, Suckers, Carp, White Bass, Bowfin, and other gamefish)
see Panfish Enhancement Special Regulations-page 15 of the manual

Bluegill

Bluegill are a schooling panfish that are generally 4 to 8 inches, but can get larger and are a sought after fish. They make great fish for beginners since they are easy to catch on bait such as nightcrawlers or small lures.

Open Year Round
50 fish combined limit (Sunfish, Yellow Perch, White Perch, Crappies, Catfish, Rock Bass, Suckers, Carp, White Bass, Bowfin, and other gamefish)
see Panfish Enhancement Special Regulations-page 15 of the manual

Rainbow Trout

The rainbow trout is a species of trout native to cold-water tributaries of the Pacific Ocean in Asia and North America. They are non native to PA and have been introduced Through stocking of streams. Lures to use would be small spinners and for bait minnows, and insects are good choices

Opening Day of Trout Season: April 1 8AM-Sept 4:
7 inches, 5 fish limit (Cominbed trout species) Extended Season: Stocked Waters: Jan 1-Feb 19 and Sept 5-Dec 31
7 inches, 3 fish limit (Cominbed trout species)
Extended Season: Stocked Class A wild trout stream sections:Jan 1-Feb 19 and Sept 5-Dec 31:
No Harvest
For additional trout regulations see pages 23-36 of the manual

Brown Trout

The brown trout is a European species of salmonid fish that has been widely introduced into suitable environments globally. This includes the streams and lakes in Pennsyvania where brown trout have been introduced. Lures to use would be small spinners and for bait minnows, and insects are good choice

Opening Day of Trout Season: April 1 8AM-Sept 4:
7 inches, 5 fish limit (Cominbed trout species) Extended Season: Stocked Waters: Jan 1-Feb 19 and Sept 5-Dec 31
7 inches, 3 fish limit (Cominbed trout species)
Extended Season: Stocked Class A wild trout stream sections:Jan 1-Feb 19 and Sept 5-Dec 31:
No Harvest
For additional trout regulations see pages 23-36 of the manual

Brook Trout

The brook trout is a species of freshwater fish in the char genus Salvelinus of the salmon family Salmonidae. It is native to Eastern North America in the United States and Canada. Lures to use would be small spinners and for bait minnows, and insects are good choice

Opening Day of Trout Season: April 1 8AM-Sept 4:
7 inches, 5 fish limit (Cominbed trout species) Extended Season: Stocked Waters: Jan 1-Feb 19 and Sept 5-Dec 31
7 inches, 3 fish limit (Cominbed trout species)
Extended Season: Stocked Class A wild trout stream sections:Jan 1-Feb 19 and Sept 5-Dec 31:
No Harvest
For additional trout regulations see pages 23-36 of the manual