Anglers are reminded that all stocked trout waters, except special regulation sections and those open to year-round fishing, are closed from March 1 until 8 a.m. on opening day of trout season, which is March 30 (regional) and April 13…

Anglers are reminded that all Stocked Trout Waters (except special regulation stretches) will be closed to fishing from March 1 until opening day, which is March 30 in the southeastern counties and April 13 in the remainder of Pennsylvania.  …

The polar vortex at the end of January locked up rivers and hastened ice formation on lakes in much of Pennsylvania, only to be followed by unseasonably mild weather.  Anglers are urged to exercise extreme caution when venturing onto frozen…

Unseasonable temperatures in much of the state delayed ice-fishing as of mid- January, when cold, snowy weather moved in. Some anglers were fishing from boats as conditions allowed.  Ice anglers are advised to exercise extreme caution. For ice-fishing safety tips,…

Anglers are reminded that they are required to wear a life jacket when in boats fewer than 16 feet in length and in all canoes and kayaks from now through April 30.  NORTHWEST REGION Lake Erie tributaries — As of…

As of Dec. 20, a spate of mild temperatures and rainfall was melting ice on lakes in some parts of the state where hard water begun to form.  The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission completed its winter trout stockings in…

Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission tout stockings were in progress at select fisheries in recent weeks.  For a schedule, visit www.fishandboat.com  NORTHWEST REGION Lake Erie — Lake trout were reported on spoons off the mountain when conditions allowed through early…