PROPOSED & RECENT REGULATIONS
The Fish and Boat Commission is the state agency with authority to adopt rules and regulations regarding fishing and boating. Before a regulation becomes final, the Commission must first publish a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Pennsylvania Bulletin seeking comments, objections or suggestions from the public. Comments are accepted for at least 30 days. After the public comment period, the Commission considers the proposed amendment "on final rulemaking." If adopted on final rulemaking, the amendment becomes effective on the date of publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin or other date specified by the Commission.
The Commission also publishes notices regarding issues, such as access closures, exclusive use areas and proposed special regulation designations. The Commission may or may not seek comments regarding these issues. Check individual notices for more information.
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Send comments electronically on proposed rulemakings and notices by completing the Proposed Rulemakings & Notices comment form.
Notice - 7.27.2018
Mentored Youth Fishing Program - Catfish - 2018....view notice
Effective Date: August 4, 2018
Notice - 7.23.2018
Walnut Creek Marina Mooring Fees 2018....view notice
Effective Date....December 1, 2018
Notice - 7.23.2018
Triploid Grass Carp Permit Application - Rickard Lake, Pike County....view notice
Public Comment Period: July 28 through August 27, 2018
COMMENT ON THIS NOTICE
Notice - 7.11.2018
Special Regulation Designation - Penns Creek....view notice
Public Comment Period: July 21 through September 19, 2018
COMMENT ON THIS NOTICE
Notice - 6.27.2018
Approved Courses of Instruction in Boating Safety Education....view notice
Effective Date....July 1, 2018
Notice - 5.7.2018
Temporary Change to Fishing Regulations - Lake Williams, York County....view notice
Effective Date....May 2, 2018
Notice - 4.23.2018
Notice Adopted....view final
Effective Date....Upon Publication in the PA Bulletin
Proposed Changes to List of Class A Wild Trout Waters - July 2018....view notice
Public Comment Period: May 5 through June 4, 2018
Notice - 4.23.2018
Notice Adopted....view final
Effective Date....Upon Publication in the PA Bulletin
Classification of Wild Trout Streams - Proposed Additions, Revisions, and Revisions - July 2018....view notice
Public Comment Period: May 5 through June 4, 2018
Rulemaking 280
Commission Property - Chapter 53....view notice
Public Comment Period: May 5 through June 4, 2018
Rulemaking 279
Boating - Chapters 99 and 111....view notice
Public Comment Period: May 5 through June 4, 2018
Notice - 4.6.2018
Lake Erie Creel Limits for Walleye and Yellow Perch - 2018....view notice
Effective Date....Immediately
Notice - 4.6.2018
Lake Erie Commercial Fishing - 2018....view notice
Effective Date....Immediately
Rulemaking 278
Address and Contact Updates....view final
Effective Date....March 24, 2018
Rulemaking 277
Fly-fishing Regulations....view final
Effective Date....March 24, 2018
Notice - 3.8.2018
Mentored Youth Fishing Day Program - Trout 2018....view notice
Public Comment Period: March 17 through April 16, 2018
Notice - 3.8.2018
Notice Adopted....view final
Effective Date....January 1, 2019
Proposed Special Regulation Designations - Panfish Enhancement....view notice
Notice - 3.8.2018
Boat and Marine Forfeiture; Maximum Amount - 2018....view notice
Effective Date....Immediately
Notice - 2.6.2018
Notice Approved....view final
Effective Date....Upon Publication in the PA Bulletin
Classifification of Wild Trout Streams - Proposed Additions, Revisions, and Removals - April 2018....view notice
Public Comment Period: February 17 through March 19, 2018
Notice - 2.6.2018
Notice Approved....view final
Effective Date....Upon Publication in the PA Bulletin
Proposed Changes to List of Class A Wild Trout Waters - April 2018....view notice
Public Comment Period: February 17 through March 19, 2018
Notice - 12.6.2017
Notice Approved....view final
Effective Date....February 17, 2018
Proposed Special Regulation Designations - January 2018 Meeting....view notice
Notice - 11.6.2017
Notice Approved....view final
Effective Date....February 17, 2018
Classification of Wild Trout Streams - Proposed Additions, Revisions, and Removals - January 2018....view notice
Notice - 11.6.2017
Notice Approved....view final
Effective Date....February 17, 2018
Proposed Changes to List of Class A Wild Trout Waters - January 2018....view notice
Rulemaking #276
License Display Requirement....view notice
Public Comment Period: November 4 through December 4, 2017
