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.
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.
Fly Fishing Streams in Lancaster County
Donegal Creek
West Branch Octoraro Creek
Lititz Run - Millport Conservancy (requires purchase of a badge; limited availability)
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
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)
State Forest and State Park Information
State Forest Maps: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/recreation/where-to-go/state-forest
Maps show stream locations, terrain, and roads near streams.
State Parks: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/recreation/where-to-go/state-parks
Information on camping sites near many trout streams.
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.
Fly & Tackle Shops:
Precision Fly & Tackle: 1957 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster, PA
Creekside Fly & Tackle: 1398 Oregon Rd, Suite F, Leola, PA
TCO Fly Shop: 2229 Penn Ave, West Lawn, PA
These shops offer information on streams, guided trips, fly fishing, and tying equipment, and may provide stream and fishing conditions for many PA fly fishing streams.