Pennsylvania Code
Title 58 - RECREATION
Part II - FISH AND BOAT COMMISSION
Subpart B - FISHING
Chapter 65 - SPECIAL FISHING REGULATIONS
Section 65.4c - All-tackle trout slot limit

Universal Citation: 58 PA Code ยง 65.4c

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024

(a) The Executive Director, with the approval of the Commission, may designate waters as all-tackle trout slot limit. The designation of waters as all-tackle trout slot limit shall be effective when the waters are posted after publication of a notice of the designation in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.

(b) It is unlawful to fish in designated and posted all-tackle trout slot limit areas except in compliance with all of the following requirements:

(1) Open to fishing year-round.

(2) All tackle types are permitted.

(3) From 8 a.m. on the opening day of the regular season for trout through Labor Day, the daily creel limit of trout is two (combined species). Trout must be at least 7 inches but less than 12 inches in length to be killed or possessed.

(4) From the day after Labor Day until 8 a.m. on the opening day of the regular season for trout, no trout may be killed or possessed.

(5) A current trout permit is required.

(c) This section applies to trout only. Inland regulations apply to all other species.

The provisions of this §65.4c added under the Fish and Boat Code, 30 Pa.C.S. § 2102(a); and section 506 of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P.S. § 186).

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