Fishing Information

Fishing information for Pennsylvania resources

‍Here are several links and guidance to Pennsylvania fishing, Lancaster, PA fishing, and conservation resources, with a focus on fly-fishing streams, regulations, maps, and local information sources. ‍ ‍

PA Fish & Boat Commission Website‍ ‍

  • Features: Access maps of Pennsylvania streams, special regulations (such as Fly Fishing Only and Artificial Lures Only), license purchasing, stocking schedules, fishing regulations, seasons, size and creel limits, trout water classifications, and more. ‍‍ ‍

How to Find Maps and Stream Information‍ ‍

  • On the PA Fish Commission website, select FISHING from the left column.

  • Scroll to Where to Fish and then to Fishing Maps and Resources.

  • Navigate to Trout Streams to view maps.

  • Use filters like Special Regulation Trout Streams to focus your search.

  • Zoom in on counties and click on blue-colored trout streams for detailed information, including stream names, regulation boundaries, and directions.‍ ‍

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Trout Stocking Schedules

‍ Stocking Schedule Site: http://www.fbweb.pa.gov/TroutStocking

  • Shows which streams are stocked in each county and when they are stocked (note: schedules are not available year-round).

  • Biologist reports on some streams are available, though the study dates may not be up to date.

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Fly Fishing Streams in Lancaster County

  • ‍Donegal Creek

  • West Branch Octoraro Creek

  • Lititz Run - Millport Conservancy (requires purchase of a badge; limited availability)‍‍

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Fly Fishing Streams Within an Hour of Lancaster‍ ‍

  • Berks County: Tulpehocken Creek

  • Lebanon County: Quittapahilla Creek

  • Dauphin County: Clark Creek

  • Cumberland County: Yellow Breeches, Big Spring

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Fly Fishing Streams Within 2+ Hours of Lancaster‍ ‍

  • Centre County: Spring Creek (2.5 hrs), Penns Creek

  • Huntingdon County: Little “J” Juniata (2.5 hrs)

  • Mifflin & Snyder Counties: Penns Creek

  • Clinton County: Fishing Creek

  • Lycoming County: Pine Creek (2.5 hrs)‍

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State Forest and State Park Information‍ ‍

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Local Sources for Fly Fishing Information‍ ‍

  • PFBC Southeast Regional Office: Speedwell Forge Lake Area, Elizabeth Township, Lancaster County

Staff available to answer questions about the SE Region and provide literature on fishing and boating in PA.

  • Check stream flow and heights before you go using USGS data

    • Go to PA and select the stream bullet