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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Proposed Rulemakings & Notices comment form.
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
COMMENT ON THIS RULEMAKING
Rulemaking #292
Special Fishing Regulations....view rulemaking
Public Comment Period: September 7 through October 7, 2019
COMMENT ON THIS RULEMAKING
Rulemaking #291
Motorboat Noise Control....view rulemaking
Public Comment Period: September 7 through October 7, 2019
COMMENT ON THIS RULEMAKING
Notice - 8.28.2019
Proposed Special Regulation Designations - October meeting....view notice
Public Comment Period: September 7 through October 7, 2019
COMMENT ON THIS NOTICE
Notice - 8.28.2019
Triploid Grass Carp Permit Applications....view notice
Public Comment Period: September 7 through September 17, 2019
COMMENT ON THIS NOTICE
Notice - 8.12.2019
Proposed Changes to List of Class A Wild Trout Waters - October 2019....view notice
Public Comment Period: August 17 through September 17, 2019
COMMENT ON THIS NOTICE
Notice - 8.12.2019
Classification of Wild Trout Streams - Proposed Additions, Revisions, and Revisions - October 2019....view notice
Public Comment Period: August 17 through September 17, 2019
COMMENT ON THIS 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
Public Comment Period: May 25 through June 24, 2019
Notice - 5.16.2019
Notice Adopted....view final
Effective Date: January 1, 2020
Proposed Special Regulation Designation - Multiple....view notice
Public Comment Period: May 25 through June 24, 2019
Notice - 4.25.2019
Notice Adopted....view final
Proposed Changes to List of Class A Wild Trout Waters - July 2019....view notice
Public Comment Period: May 11 through June 10, 2019
Notice - 4.25.2019
Notice Adopted....view final
Classification of Wild Trout Streams - Proposed Additions, Revisions, and Revisions - April 2019....view notice
Public Comment Period: May 11 through June 10, 2019
Notice - 3.7.209
Mentored Youth Fishing Day Program - 2019....view notice
Public Comment Period: March 16 through April 15, 2019
Notice - 3.7.209
Special Regulation Designations....view notice
Public Comment Period: March 16 through April 15, 2019
Notice - 3.7.209
Special Regulation Designations - Spruce Creek....view notice
Public Comment Period: March 16 through April 15, 2019
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
Public Comment Period: March 16 through April 15, 2019
Notice - 2.27.2019
Proposed Changes to List of Class A Wild Trout Waters - April 2019....view notice
Public Comment Period: March 9 through April 9, 2019
Notice - 2.27.2019
Classification of Wild Trout Streams - Proposed Additions, Revisions, and Revisions - April 2019....view notice
Public Comment Period: March 9 through April 9, 2019
Rulemaking #288
Special Fishing Regulations....view proposal
Public Comment Period: December 15, 2018 through January 14, 2019
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
Public Comment Period: November 10 through December 9, 2018
Notice - 11.8.2018
Notice Adopted....view final
Classification of Wild Trout Streams - Proposed Additions, Revisions, and Revisions - January 2019....view notice
Public Comment Period: November 10 through December 9, 2018
Notice - 10.19.2018
Triploid Grass Carp Permit Application - Rickard Lake, Pike County....view notice
Public Comment Period: October 27 through November 26, 2018
Notice - 10.3.2018
Grass Carp – Gruber & Laurel Lakes....view notice
Notice - 9.5.2018
Notice Adopted....view final
Proposed Changes to List of Class A Wild Trout Waters - October 2018....view notice
Public Comment Period: August 11 through September 10, 2018
Notice - 9.5.2018
Notice Adopted....view final
Classification of Wild Trout Streams - Proposed Additions, Revisions, and Revisions - October 2018....view notice
Public Comment Period: August 11 through September 10, 2018
Notice - 8.28.2018
Stocked Trout Waters Open to Year-Round Fishing....view notice
Public Comment Period: September 1 - September 30, 2018
Notice - 8.28.2018
Delayed Harvest Artificial Lure Only Regulations....view notice
Public Comment Period: September 1 - September 30, 2018
Rulemaking #287
Adopted....view final
Effective Date: January 1, 2019
Reptile and Amphibian Permit Fees....view proposal
Public Comment Period: September 1 - September 30, 2018
Rulemaking #286
Adopted....view final
Effective Date: Upon Publication in PA Bulletin
Application Fees....view proposal
Public Comment Period: September 1 - September 30, 2018
Rulemaking #285
Summary Book Fee....view proposal
Public Comment Period: September 1 - September 30, 2018
Rulemaking #284
Adopted....view final
Effective Date: Upon Publication in PA Bulletin
Cutting and Removal of Firewood from Commission Property....view proposal
Public Comment Period: September 1 - September 30, 2018
Rulemaking #283
Adopted....view final
Effective Date: Upon Publication in PA Bulletin
Scientific Collectors' Permits....view proposal
Public Comment Period: September 1 - September 30, 2018
Rulemaking #282
Adopted....view final
Effective Date: March 16, 2019
Endangered and Candidate Species
Rulemaking #281
Exclusive Use Fishing Areas....view proposal
Public Comment Period: September 1 - September 30, 2018
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
Notice - 7.11.2018
Special Regulation Designation - Penns Creek....view notice
Public Comment Period: July 21 through September 19, 2018
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
Notice - 3.8.2018
Notice Adopted....view final
Effective Date....January 1, 2019
Proposed Special Regulation Designations - Panfish Enhancement....view notice