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Summary of PA Fishing Regs
 
Adams Allegheny Armstrong Beaver Bedford Berks Blair Bradford Bucks Butler Cambria Cameron Carbon Centre Chester Clarion Clearfield Clinton Columbia Crawford Cumberland Dauphin Delaware Elk Erie Fayette Forest Franklin Fulton Greene Huntingdon Indiana Jefferson Juniata Lackawanna Lancaster Lawrence Lebanon Lehigh Luzerne Lycoming McKean Mercer Mifflin Monroe Montgomery Montour Northampton Northumberland Perry Philadelphia Pike Potter Schuylkill Snyder Somerset Sullivan Susquehanna Tioga Union Venango Warren Washington Wayne Westmoreland Wyoming York pa map
             
Adams   Clinton   Lackawanna   Pike
Allegheny   Columbia   Lancaster   Potter
Armstrong   Crawford (none)   Lawrence   Schuylkill
Beaver (none)   Cumberland   Lebanon   Snyder
Bedford   Dauphin   Lehigh   Somerset
Berks   Delaware   Luzerne   Sullivan (none)
Blair   Elk   Lycoming   Susquehanna
Bradford   Erie   McKean   Tioga
Bucks (none)   Fayette   Mercer   Union
Butler   Forest   Mifflin   Venango
Cambria   Franklin   Monroe   Warren
Cameron   Fulton   Montgomery   Washington
Carbon   Greene (none)   Montour (none)   Wayne
Centre   Huntingdon   Northampton   Westmoreland
Chester   Indiana   Northumberland (none)   Wyoming
Clarion   Jefferson   Perry   York
Clearfield   Juniata   Philadelphia (none)    
COUNTIES

ADAMS
Conewago Creek - Catch and Release Fly-Fishing Only - 1.1 miles; From 0.1 mile downstream of T-340 downstream to SR 34.
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ALLEGHENY
Bull Creek - Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only - 1.0 miles; From the first bridge on T-721 (above the T-721 and T-719 intersection) downstream to the T-721 bridge in Millerstown.
Deer Creek - Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only - 2.1 miles; From the SR 0910 Bridge at T-678 intersection downstream to lower boundary of Rose Ridge Golf Course.
Pine Creek - Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only - 1.4 miles; From the abandoned railroad bridge near the T-575 and Duncan Ave. intersection downstream to 150 yards downstream of the SR 4019 bridge.
Youghiogheny River (Allegheny/Fayette/Somerset/Westmoreland) - Miscellaneous Special Regulations - From reservoir downstream to mouth of river.
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ARMSTRONG
Buffalo Creek (Armstong/Butler) - Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only - 3.7 miles; From Little Buffalo Run downstream to 0.6 mile above SR 4035 in Craigsville.
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BEAVER
No Special Regulation Areas

BEDFORD
Yellow Creek - Catch and Release Fly-Fishing Only - 1.4 miles; From cable near Red Bank Hill downstream to mouth of Maple Run (Jacks Run).
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BERKS
Tulpehocken Creek - Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only - 3.8 miles; From the first deflector below Blue Marsh Dam downstream to the covered bridge.
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BLAIR
Juniata River, Little (Blair/Huntingdon) - Catch and Release All-Tackle - 13.5 miles; from the railroad bridge at the east (downstream) border of Ironville downstream to the mouth.
Juniata River, Little - Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only - 0.75 miles; From the bridge on 220 just northeast of Bellwood downstream to the confluence of the unnamed tributary south of Fostoria.
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BRADFORD
Towanda Creek - Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only - 1.7 miles; From SR 3001 downstream to T-350.
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BUCKS
No Special Regulation Areas

BUTLER
Buffalo Creek (Armstong/Butler) - Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only - 3.7 miles; From Little Buffalo Run downstream to 0.6 mile above SR 4035 in Craigsville.
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CAMBRIA
Chest Creek - Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only - 1.8 miles; From northern Patton Borough line downstream to SR 4022 bridge at Thomas Mills.
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CAMERON

Hunts Run - Catch and Release - 4.7 miles; From the confluence with McNuff Branch downstream to the mouth.
Sinnemahoning Creek, Driftwood Branch - Catch and Release Fly-Fishing Only - 1.4 miles; From the Shippen Township Building downstream to near SR 120 west of Emporium.
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CARBON
Hickory Run - Catch and Release - 2.88 miles; From the outlet of Saylorsville Dam downstream to the mouth.
Jeans Run - Wild Brook Trout Enhancement - 2.5 miles; From border of State Game Lands #141 upstream on Jeans Run to its headwaters, and all tributaries entering this portion of Jeans Run.
Mud Run - Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only - 2.5 miles; in Hickory Run State Park.
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CENTRE
Black Moshannon Creek - Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only - 1.3 miles; From Dry Hollow downstream to 0.3 miles downstream of the Huckleberry Road bridge.
Lick Run - Trophy Trout - 2.5 miles; From headwaters to mouth.
Penns Creek - All Tackle Trophy Trout - 7 miles from the confluence with Elk Creek downstream to the Catch and Release area.
Spring Creek - Catch and Release All-Tackle - 16.5 mile; From SR 3010 (Boalsburg Road) bridge at Oak Hall upstream of Hanson Quarry (formerly HRI/Neidig Bros. Quarry) to the mouth with the exception of the specially regulated area at Fisherman's Paradise and the Exhibition Area in Bellefonte.
Spring Creek (Fisherman's Paradise) - Catch and Release Fly-Fishing Only - 1.0 mile; From a point adjacent to the Stackhouse School Pistol Range downstream to lower boundary of Bellefonte State Fish Hatchery.
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CHESTER
Brandywine Creek, East Branch - Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only - 1.2 miles; From the Dorlans Mill Road downstream to Forge Road.
French Creek - Catch and Release Fly-Fishing Only - 0.9 mile; From the dam at Camp Sleepy Hollow downstream to Hollow Road.
Pickering Creek - Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only - 1.5 miles. From SR 1019 (Charlestown Rd.) downstream to 330 yards upstream from the railroad bridge.
Valley Creek and tributaries (Chester/Montgomery) -Catch and Release All-Tackle - Valley Creek at Valley Forge and tributaries including Little Valley Creek. Special bait restrictions exist within Valley Forge National Historic Park.
White Clay Creek, Middle Branch - Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only - 1.7 miles; From SR 3009 (Good Hope Road) downstream to the confluence with the East Branch.
West Valley Creek - Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only - 1.2 miles; From the mouth of Colebrook Run downstream to about 0.25 mile below the railroad tunnel.
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CLARION
Piney Creek - Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only - 1.2 miles; From the SR 2016 bridge downstream to .2 miles upstream of the SR 0066 bridge.
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CLEARFIELD
Clearfield Creek, Little - Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only - 1.3 miles; From the bridge on SR 2023 (Turkey Hill Bridge) upstream 1.3 miles.
Sandy Lick Creek - Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only - 1.71 miles; From the confluence with Laborde Branch downstream to the SR 219 bridge.
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CLINTON
Fishing Creek - Catch and Release - 2.0 miles; From the State Game Lands #295 boundary (located 300 yards downstream of the upstream SR 2002 bridge) downstream to a point 1.3 miles upstream of the lower SR 2002 bridge.
Fishing Creek - Trophy Trout - 0.9 miles; From the private lane bridge at the Tylersville Fish Culture Station downstream to the State Game Lands #295 boundary (located 300 yards downstream of the upstream SR 2002 bridge).
Fishing Creek - Trophy Trout - 2.1 miles; From a point 1.3 miles upstream of the lower SR 2002 bridge to Flemings Bridge (SR 2004).
Rauchtown Creek - Catch and Release - 1.2 miles; From the confluence of Rocky Run and Krape Run downstream to the SR 0880 crossing upstream of the Ravensburg State Park picnic area.
Young Womans Creek - Catch and Release - 5.7 miles; From Beechwood Trail downstream to a point 0.7 mile upstream of the confluence of Young Womans Creek, Left Branch.
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COLUMBIA
Fishing Creek - Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only - 0.5 miles; From 180 yards upstream of the upstream Benton Borough line to the upstream Richard Kriebel property line.
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CRAWFORD
No Special Regulation Areas

CUMBERLAND
Big Spring Creek - Catch and Release Fly-Fishing Only - 1.1 miles; From 100 feet downstream of source (Big Spring) downstream to the Nealy Road Bridge.
Green Spring Creek - Catch and Release Fly-Fishing Only - 1 mile; From near confluence with Bulls Head Branch downstream to mouth.
Letort Spring Run - Catch and Release Fly-Fishing Only - 1.5 miles; From 300 yards upstream of the bridge on T-481 downstream to the Reading Railroad Bridge at the southern edge of Letort Spring Park.
Yellow Breeches Creek - Catch and Release - 1 mile; From Boiling Spring downstream to vicinity of Allenberry.
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DAUPHIN
Clark Creek - Catch and Release Fly-Fishing Only -1.9 miles; From PA Game Commission (PGC) rifle range parking area on SR 325 downstream to PGC access road at the Iron Furnace.
Manada Creek - Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only - 1.8 miles; From Fogarty Road downstream to Furnace Road (T-616).
Wiconisco Creek - Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only - 0.74 miles; From the western edge of the Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art (RM 2.43) downstream to the power line crossing 1.7 miles upstream from the mouth (RM 1.69).
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DELAWARE
Ridley Creek - Catch and Release Fly-Fishing Only - 0.6 mile; From falls in Ridley Creek State Park downstream to mouth of Dismal Run.
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ELK
Big Mill Creek - Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only - 1.5 miles; From the confluence with Rocky Run downstream to 0.3 miles downstream of the Rt. 1461 bridge.
Clarion River -Catch and Release All-Tackle- 8.5 miles; From the confluence of the East and West branches downstream to the confluence with Elk Creek.
Clarion River, East Branch - Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only - 1.15 miles; From 100 meters downstream of the outflow of the East Branch Clarion River Lake downstream.
Clarion River, West Branch - Catch and Release Fly-Fishing Only - 0.5 mile; From wire across stream to intersection of SR 219 and SR 4003.
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ERIE

Lake Erie Tributary Streams

  • Designated as Nursery Waters are 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.
  • Archery fishing or spear fishing is prohibited in or along Lake Erie tributary streams.
  • From September 5 until the opening day of trout season in April, 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 and Elk Creek north of Route 5.
  • It is unlawful to fish from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. on the following day within 50 yards of the mouth of both Trout Run and Godfrey Run while fishing the Lake Erie shoreline.
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FAYETTE
Dunbar Creek - Catch and Release Fly-Fishing Only - 4.1 miles; From confluence of Glade Run downstream to stone quarry along SR 1055.
Meadow Run - Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only - 2.2 miles; From the mouth of Meadow Run at the Youghiogheny River upstream to the SR 2011 Bridge on Dinner Bell Road adjacent to the Ohiopyle State Park office.
Youghiogheny River (Fayette/Somerset) - All Tackle Trophy Trout - 9 miles; From the confluence with Ramcat Run downstream to the Route 381 Bridge at Ohiopyle.
Youghiogheny River (Allegheny/Fayette/Somerset/Westmoreland) - Miscellaneous Special Regulations - From reservoir downstream to mouth of river.
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FOREST
East Hickory Creek - Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only - 1.7 miles; From Queen Creek Bridge downstream to Otter Creek Bridge.
Minister Creek Watershed (Forest/Warren) - Wild Brook Trout Enhancement - 5.0 miles; Entire watershed, which includes 5 miles of Minister Creek and its tributaries.
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FRANKLIN
Antietam Creek, East Branch - Catch and Release Fly-Fishing Only - 1.0 mile; From SR 16 downstream to T-365.
Falling Spring Branch - Catch and Release Fly-Fishing Only - 2.4 miles; From Briar Lane bridge downstream to a wire fence crossing the Thomas L. Geisel property.
Falling Spring Branch - Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only - 1.1 miles; From Walker Road downstream to Fifth Avenue.
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FULTON
Cove Creek - Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only - 1 mile; From 200 yards downstream of the SR 0928 bridge downstream to the lower Buchanan State Forest boundary.
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GREENE
No Special Regulation Areas

HUNTINGDON
Juniata River, Little (Blair/Huntingdon) -Catch and Release All-Tackle- 13.5 miles; From the railroad bridge at the east (downstream) border of Ironville downstream to the mouth.
Juniata River, Raystown Branch - Miscellaneous Special Regulations - From dam downstream to Juniata River.
Spruce Creek - Catch and Release - 0.5 mile; Penn State Experimental Fisheries Area (about 0.6 mile above the village of Spruce Creek).
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INDIANA
Mahoning Creek, Little - Catch and Release Fly-Fishing Only - 4.1 miles; From Cesna Run downstream to SR 1034 at Rochester Mills.
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JEFFERSON
Redbank Creek, North Fork - Catch and Release Fly-Fishing Only - 1.9 miles; From SR 322 in Brookville upstream for a distance of 1.9 miles, except 110-yard section from Water Authority Dam downstream to wire across stream.
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JUNIATA
Licking Creek, East (Juniata/Mifflin) - Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only - 4.0 miles; From the Texas Eastern gas pipeline crossing downstream to the upstream boundary of the Karl B. Guss State Forest picnic area.
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LACKAWANNA
Lackawanna River - Trophy Trout - 5.2 miles; From Gilmartin Street Bridge in Archbald, downstream to Lackawanna Avenue Bridge (SR 0347) in Olyphant. Excepted is a mid-section area extending .7 miles from the Depot Street Bridge in Jessup, downstream to the foot bridge in Robert Mellow Park.
Roaring Brook - Catch and Release - 3.9 mile; From Hollisterville Dam downstream to Elmhurst Reservoir.
Tunkhannock Creek, South Branch (Lackawanna/Wyoming) - Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only - 1.0 mile; From SR 6 downstream through Keystone College campus.
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LANCASTER
Donegal Creek - Catch and Release Fly-Fishing Only - 2.4 miles; From 275 yards downstream of SR 772 downstream to T-334.
Octoraro Creek, West Branch - Catch and Release Fly-Fishing Only - 2.1 miles; From 30 yards downstream of the SR 0472 Bridge downstream to near confluence with second unnamed tributary below SR 2010.
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LAWRENCE
Neshannock Creek - Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only - 2.7 miles; From the base of the Mill Dam in Volant downstream to the covered bridge on T-476.
Slippery Rock Creek - Catch and Release Fly-Fishing Only - 0.5 mile; From Heinz Camp property downstream to 0.25 mile downstream of SR 2022 bridge.
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LEBANON
Quittapahilla Creek - Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only - .6 miles; From Spruce Street Bridge on T-398 downstream to the lower boundary of Quittie Nature Park.
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LEHIGH
Lehigh Creek, Little - Catch and Release Fly-Fishing Only - 1 mile; From upstream face of Fish Hatchery Road bridge downstream to near the 24th Street bridge.
Lehigh Creek, Little - Catch and Release Fly-Fishing Only - 1.8 miles; From downstream face of the bridge on T-508 (Wild Cherry Lane) downstream to upstream face of the bridge on T-510 (Millrace Road).
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LUZERNE
Harvey Creek - Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only - 1.5 miles; From Pavlick Road (T-497) upstream to Jackson Road (T-812).
Nescopeck Creek - Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only - 2.4 miles; From the upstream boundary of State Game Lands #187 downstream to a cable across the stream.
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LYCOMING
Cedar Run (Lycoming/Tioga) - Trophy Trout - 7.2 miles; From the confluence with Buck Run downstream to the mouth.
Grays Run - Catch and Release - 2.2 miles; From Grays Run Hunting Club property line downstream to concrete bridge on Grays Run Road (T-842) at old CCC camp.
Loyalsock Creek - Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only - 1.4 miles; From Lycoming County line downstream to Sandy Bottom.
Lycoming Creek - Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only - 1.3 miles; From the bridge on SR 15 (Old Route 15) near Haleeka upstream to the riffle upstream of Powys Curve.
Muncy Creek - Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only - 1.1 miles; From R. Sullivan property 600 yards upstream of T-650 Bridge downstream to vicinity of confluence of Big Run at Tivoli.
Pine Creek - Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only - 1.2 miles; From the confluence with Slate Run downstream to a point 150 yards upstream of the confluence with Naval Run.
Pine Creek, Little - Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only - 1.1 miles; From the confluence of Otter Run downstream to the confluence of Schoolhouse Hollow.
Slate Run (Lycoming/Tioga) - Catch and Release Fly-Fishing Only - 7.0 miles; From the confluence of the Cushman and Francis branches downstream to the mouth.
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McKEAN
Kinzua Creek - Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only - 2.3 miles; From SR 219 at Tallyho downstream to Camp Run.
Marvin Creek - Catch and Release Fly-Fishing Only - 1.1 miles; From vicinity of high voltage line (3 miles south of Smethport) downstream 1.1 miles.
Tunungwant Creek, East Branch - Trophy Trout - 3.0 miles; From the confluence with Pigeon Run downstream to the Main Street Bridge in Lewis Run.
Tunungwant Creek, West Branch - Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only - 1.2 miles; From T-499 Bridge downstream to pipeline crossing near confluence of Gates Hollow.
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MERCER
Cool Spring Creek - Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only - 1.25 miles; From SR 2014 Bridge upstream to the abandoned railroad grade.
Shenango River - Miscellaneous Special Regulations - From dam downstream 1.5 miles to SR 3025.
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MIFFLIN
Licking Creek, East (Juniata/Mifflin) - Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only - 4.0 miles; From the Texas Eastern gas pipeline crossing downstream to the upstream boundary of the Karl B. Guss State Forest picnic area.
Honey Creek - Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only - 1.75 miles; From the upper Bald Eagle State Forest boundary downstream 1.75 miles.
Penns Creek (Mifflin/Union) - Catch and Release - 3.9 miles; From approximately 650 yards downstream of Swift Run downstream to approximately 550 yards downstream of Cherry Run.
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MONROE
Bushkill Creek - Catch and Release Fly-Fishing Only - 6.1 miles; Resica Falls Scout Reservation property except 200 yards on each side of the falls.
Kistler Run Watershed  - Wild Brook Trout Enhancement - 3.1 miles; Entire watershed, which includes 3.1 miles of Kistler Run and its tributaries.
McMichaels Creek - Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only - 1.66 miles; From a point 0.71 mile downstream of the bridge on Turkey Hill Road (T-416) downstream to Glen Brook Road (SR 2004) Bridge.
Tobyhanna Creek - Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only - 1.0 mile; From the confluence of Still Swamp Run, downstream to the PP&L service bridge.
Wolf Swamp Run Watershed  - Wild Brook Trout Enhancement - 2.1 miles; Entire watershed, which includes 2.1 miles of Wolf Swamp Run and its tributaries.
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MONTGOMERY
Valley Creek and tributaries (Chester/Montgomery) - Catch and Release All-Tackle - Valley Creek at Valley Forge and tributaries including Little Valley Creek. Special bait restrictions exist within Valley Forge National Historic Park.
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MONTOUR
No Special Regulation Areas

NORTHAMPTON
Bushkill Creek - Catch and Release - 1.1 miles; From the dam at Binney and Smith downstream to the 13th Street Bridge.
Monocacy Creek - Trophy Trout - 1.9 miles; From Illick's Mill Dam upstream to and including Gertrude Fox Conservation Area.
Saucon Creek - Trophy Trout - 2.1 miles; From the upstream boundary of the City of Bethlehem property downstream to the SR 0412 bridge.
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NORTHUMBERLAND
No Special Regulation Areas

PERRY
Shaeffer Run - Wild Brook Trout Enhancement - 6.7 miles; Tuscarora State Forest upstream on Shaeffer Run to its headwaters, and all tributaries entering this portion of Shaeffer Run.
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PHILADELPHIA
No Special Regulation Areas

PIKE
Dingmans Creek - Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only - 1.5 miles; From the base of Deer Leap Falls downstream to Dingmans Falls.
Toms Creek - Catch and Release - 2.1 miles; From Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area boundary downstream to the mouth.
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POTTER
Allegheny River - Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only - 2.7 miles; From Judge Patterson's Pond Road downstream to Ford 0.3 mile downstream of Prosser Hollow Bridge.
Birch Run Watershed - Wild Brook Trout Enhancement - 5.3 miles; Entire watershed, which includes 5.3 mile of Birch Run  and its tributaries.
Cross Fork - Catch and Release - 5.4 miles; From Bear Trap Lodge downstream to the Weed property 440 yards downstream of the bridge on T-416.
Kettle Creek - Catch and Release Fly-Fishing Only - 1.7 miles; From the sign located 500 feet downstream of SR 0144 bridge upstream to sign located 1.7 miles upstream.
Kettle Creek, Upper Basin (Potter/Tioga) - Wild Brook Trout Enhancement - Upper Kettle Creek Basin (main stem and all tributaries from Long Run upstream, including Long Run). Total length is 28.3 miles.
Lyman Run - Wild Brook Trout Enhancement - 5.3 miles; Lyman Lake upstream on Lyman Run to its headwaters, and all tributaries entering this portion of Lyman Run.
Sinnemahoning Creek, First Fork - Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only - 2.1 miles; From mouth of Bailey Run downstream to a bend above Berge Run Bridge.
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SCHUYLKILL
Bear Creek - Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only - 1.9 miles; From a cable 800 yards above T-662 downstream to the downstream side of the bridge on T-676.
Schuylkill River, Little - Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only - 1.7 miles; From upstream side of SR 895 Bridge downstream to the downstream side of the bridge on T-848.
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SNYDER
Middle Creek - Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only - 1.2 miles; From the bridge on SR 4007 (Pine Swamp Road) to the downstream boundary of the State Game Lands #188.
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SOMERSET
Clear Shade Creek - Catch and Release Fly-Fishing Only - 1.0 mile; From cable 1 mile upstream of Windber Water Dam downstream to dam.
Laurel Hill Creek - Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only - 1.2 miles; From the footbridge on State Game Lands #111 Road in Humbert downstream to Paddytown Hollow Run.
Laurel Hill Creek - Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only - 2.2 miles; From Laurel Hill State Park at Boy Scout Camp downstream to T-364.
Youghiogheny River (Fayette/Somerset) - All Tackle Trophy Trout - 9.0 miles; From the confluence with Ramcat Run downstream to the Route 381 Bridge at Ohiopyle.
Youghiogheny River (Allegheny/Fayette/Somerset/Westmoreland) - Miscellaneous Special Regulations - From reservoir downstream to mouth of river.
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SULLIVAN
No Special Regulation Areas

SUSQUEHANNA
Salt Lick Creek - Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only - 1.45 miles; From .15 miles downstream of the T-638 bridge downstream to the downstream boundary of State Game Lands #35.
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TIOGA
Cedar Run (Lycoming/Tioga) - Trophy Trout - 7.2 miles; From the confluence with Buck Run downstream to the mouth.
Francis Branch, tributary to Slate Run - Catch and Release Fly-Fishing Only - 1.7 miles; From Kramer Hollow downstream to mouth.
Kettle Creek, Upper Basin (Potter/Tioga) - Wild Brook Trout Enhancement - Upper Kettle Creek Basin (main stem and all tributaries from Long Run upstream, including Long Run). Total length is 28.3 miles.
Pine Creek - Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only - 1.0 mile; From Darling Run to a point 150 meters downstream of the confluence with Owassee Slide Hollow.
Slate Run (Lycoming/Tioga) - Catch and Release Fly-Fishing Only - 7.0 miles; From the confluence of the Cushman and Francis branches downstream to the mouth.
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UNION
Cherry Run - Catch and Release - 2.7 miles; From the mouth upstream.
Penns Creek (Mifflin/Union) - Catch and Release - 3.9 miles; From approximately 650 yards downstream of Swift Run downstream to approximately 550 yards downstream of Cherry Run.
White Deer Creek - Catch and Release Fly-Fishing Only - 3.1 miles; From Centre/Union county line downstream to Cooper Mill Road.
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VENANGO
Oil Creek - Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only - 1.0 mile; From the two green posts near the Drake Well Museum downstream to the Oil Creek State Park hiking trail bridge.
Oil Creek - Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only - 1.6 miles; From bridge at Petroleum Center downstream to railroad bridge at Columbia Farm.
Sandy Creek, Little - Catch and Release Fly-Fishing Only - 1.3 miles; From old bridge at Polk Center pump house downstream to SR 3024 bridge at Polk.
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WARREN
Allegheny River - Miscellaneous Special Regulations - 8.75 miles: From outflow of Allegheny Reservoir downstream to confluence of Conewago Creek.
Caldwell Creek - Catch and Release Fly-Fishing Only - 1.4 miles: From Selkirk highway bridge downstream to approximately 0.5 miles upstream of Dotyville Bridge.
Caldwell Creek, West Branch - Catch and Release - 3.6 miles; West Branch Bridge upstream to Three Bridge Run.
Minister Creek Watershed (Forest/Warren) - Wild Brook Trout Enhancement - 5.0 miles; Entire watershed, which includes 5 miles of Minister Creek and its tributaries.
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WASHINGTON

Chartiers Creek, Little - Miscellaneous Special Regulations - From Canonsburg Lake Dam approximately 0.25 mile downstream to mouth.
Dutch Fork Creek - Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only - 1.8 miles; From the first bridge (SR 0070) upstream of the Columbia Gas Compressor Station downstream to the Dutch Fork Lake backwaters.
Pike Run - Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only - 1.1 miles; From the confluence with the unnamed tributary upstream of the SR 2079 bridge downstream to the power line crossing downstream of the SR 2036 bridge.
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WAYNE
Delaware River, West Branch - Miscellaneous Special Regulations - From the Pennsylvania/New York border downstream to the confluence with the East Branch of the Delaware River.
Dyberry Creek - Catch and Release Fly-Fishing Only - 0.8 mile; From Widmer property line about 1 mile downstream of Tanner's Falls downstream to Mary Wilcox Bridge on SR 4009.
Wallenpaupack Creek, West Branch - Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only - 1.6 miles; From 0.6 miles downstream from the Jones Creek confluence downstream to the SR 3009 bridge.
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WESTMORELAND
Camp Run Watershed - Wild Brook Trout Enhancement - 4.1 miles; Entire watershed, includes Camp Run and its intermittent flow tributaries.
Indian Creek - Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only - 1.6 miles; From the T-916 bridge downstream to the SR 0381 bridge.
Loyalhanna Creek - Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only - 1.5 miles; From SR 711 downstream to SR 2045.
Youghiogheny River (Allegheny/Fayette/Somerset/Westmoreland) - Miscellaneous Special Regulations - From reservoir downstream to mouth of river.
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WYOMING
Bowman Creek - Catch and Release Fly-Fishing Only - 1 mile; From vicinity of SR 292 downstream to near the confluence with Marsh Creek.
Tunkhannock Creek, South Branch (Lackawanna/Wyoming) - Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only - 1.0 mile; From SR 6 downstream through Keystone College campus.
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YORK
Codorus Creek - Trophy Trout - 2.0 miles; From the confluence with the West Branch of Codorus Creek downstream to a point that is 0.4 miles downstream from SR 3082 (Porters Road).
Muddy Creek - Catch and Release Fly-Fishing Only - 1.6 miles; From 300 yards downstream of Bruce Road bridge (T-628) in Bruce downstream to 300 yards upstream of Bridgeton Road (SR 2032) bridge in Bridgeton.
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