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Opening Days/Significant Dates
Trout opening days - Twin Lakes 2003 and Skippack Creek 2005
PA Opening DaysDates listed summarize opening days for popular species of fish on Commonwealth Inland Waters and other significant fishing and boating dates. Other regulations may apply for specific waters. For a more comprehensive review of regulations, visit the Summary of PA Fishing Laws and Regulations.
2009 Opening Days (Inland Waters)/Significant Dates
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March 1 Approved Trout Waters closed until opening day
April 4 Regional Opening Day of Trout Season
TBD Linesville Hatchery Open House
April 18 Opening Day - Trout
May 2 Opening Day - Walleye/Sauger
May 17-23 National Safe Boating Week
May 23 Fish for Free Day - 1st
June 6-14 National Fishing & Boating Week
June 7 Fish for Free Day - 2nd
June 13 Opening Day - Bass
June 15 Trout Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only -- harvest begins
September 7 Trout Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only -- harvest ends
September 8 Extended Trout Season begins
- thru February 28, 2010
TBD National Hunting and Fishing Day
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