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 - 11.12.2019
Proposed Changes to List of Class A Wild Trout Waters - Jan. 2020....view notice
Public Comment Period: November 23 - December 24, 2019
COMMENT ON THIS NOTICE
Notice - 11.12.2019
Classification of Wild Trout Streams – Proposed Additions and Revisions - Jan. 2020....view notice
Public Comment Period: November 23 - December 24, 2019
COMMENT ON THIS NOTICE
Notice - 9.28-2019
Temporary Change to Fishing Regulations - Sheppard-Meyers Reservoir, York County....view notice
Public Comment Period: None
Effective Date: September 28, 2019
Rulemaking #293
Special Fishing Regulations....view rulemaking
Public Comment Period: September 7 through October 7, 2019
Rulemaking #292
Special Fishing Regulations....view rulemaking
Public Comment Period: September 7 through October 7, 2019
Rulemaking #291
Motorboat Noise Control....view rulemaking
Public Comment Period: September 7 through October 7, 2019
Notice - 8.28.2019
Notice Adopted....view final
Effective Date: January 1, 2020
Proposed Special Regulation Designations - October meeting....view notice
Public Comment Period: September 7 through October 7, 2019
Notice - 8.28.2019
Triploid Grass Carp Permit Applications....view notice
Public Comment Period: September 7 through September 17, 2019
Notice - 8.12.2019
Notice Adopted....view final
Effective Date: January 1, 2020
Proposed Changes to List of Class A Wild Trout Waters - October 2019....view notice
Notice - 8.12.2019
Notice Adopted....view final
Effective Date: January 1, 2020
Classification of Wild Trout Streams - Proposed Additions, Revisions, and Revisions - October 2019....view notice
Notice - 7.29.2019
Mentored Youth Fishing Day Program - Panfish....view notice
Notice - 7.5.2019
Mentored Youth Fishing Program - Catfish 2019....view notice
Notice - 5.16.2019
Notice Adopted....view final
Effective Date: January 1, 2020
Proposed Special Regulation Designation - Spruce Creek....view notice
Notice - 5.16.2019
Notice Adopted....view final
Effective Date: January 1, 2020
Proposed Special Regulation Designation - Multiple....view notice
Notice - 4.25.2019
Notice Adopted....view final
Proposed Changes to List of Class A Wild Trout Waters - July 2019....view notice
Notice - 4.25.2019
Notice Adopted....view final
Classification of Wild Trout Streams - Proposed Additions, Revisions, and Revisions - April 2019....view notice
Notice - 3.7.209
Mentored Youth Fishing Day Program - 2019....view notice
Notice - 3.7.209
Special Regulation Designations....view notice
Notice - 3.7.209
Special Regulation Designations - Spruce Creek....view notice
Notice - 3.7.2019
Boat and Marine Forfeiture; Maximum Amount....view notice
Rulemaking #289
Adopted....view final
Effective Date....Upon publication in the
Pennsylvania Bulletin
Boating Regulations - Allegheny County....view proposal
Notice - 2.27.2019
Proposed Changes to List of Class A Wild Trout Waters - April 2019....view notice
Notice - 2.27.2019
Classification of Wild Trout Streams - Proposed Additions, Revisions, and Revisions - April 2019....view notice
Rulemaking #288
Special Fishing Regulations....view proposal
Notice - 11.8.2018
Fees for Use Permits for Unpowered Boats....view notice
Effective Date: January 1, 2019
Notice - 11.8.2018
Special Regulation Designations....view notice
Effective Date: January 1, 2019
Notice - 11.8.2018
Notice Adopted....view final
Proposed Changes to List of Class A Wild Trout Waters - January 2019....view notice
Notice - 11.8.2018
Notice Adopted....view final
Classification of Wild Trout Streams - Proposed Additions, Revisions, and Revisions - January 2019....view notice