Pennsylvania Code
Title 58 - RECREATION
Part II - FISH AND BOAT COMMISSION
Subpart B - FISHING
Chapter 69 - FISHING IN LAKE ERIE AND BOUNDARY LAKES
Subchapter B - SPORT FISHING AND ANGLING
Section 69.12a - Special regulations applicable to Lake Erie tributary streams

Universal Citation: 58 PA Code ยง 69.12a

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

(a) The following Lake Erie tributary streams are designated as Nursery Waters-Trout Run and its tributaries; Godfrey Run; Orchard Beach Run; and Crooked Creek (where posted). It is unlawful to fish, wade or possess fishing equipment while in or along Lake Erie tributary streams designated as Nursery Waters.

(b) Archery fishing or spear fishing is prohibited in or along Lake Erie tributary streams.

(c) From 12:01 a.m. on the day after Labor Day, until the opening day of the regular season for trout of the following year, all Lake Erie tributary streams are closed to fishing from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. on the following day except for Walnut Creek north of Manchester Road Bridge and Elk Creek north of Route 5.

(d) It is unlawful to fish from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. of the following day within 50 yards of the mouth of both Trout Run and Godfrey Run while fishing the Lake Erie shoreline.

The provisions of this §69.12a amended under the Fish and Boat Code, 30 Pa.C.S. § 2102.

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