Opening Days/Significant Dates Dates 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 How opening days are determined 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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