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The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission has several new regulations coming into effect Jan.1 aimed at reducing the spread of invasive species. New regulations starting Jan. 1 ask Pa. boaters ...
To ensure boaters return home safely, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) reminds boaters to always wear a life jacket. Beginning Nov. 1, and lasting through April 30, boaters are ...
Nov. 4—The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) reminds boaters, anglers, and hunters that beginning Nov. 1, the annual cold weather life jacket requirement is in effect. From Nov. 1 ...
Fishing and boating regulations are enforced by Waterways Conservation Officers. WCOs are employed by the Fish and Boating Commission and are police officers certified by the Pennsylvania State Police Municipal Police Officers Training Standards. Officers patrol on foot, in vehicles and on boats, and are certified boating safety instructors. [3]
Class A Wild Trout Waters receive certain legal protections. For instance, they are typically classified by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection as High-Quality Coldwater Fisheries. Most Class A Wild Trout Waters are subject to standard statewide angling regulations by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.
Diesel-powered boats are not allowed. There is a boat launch ramp on the eastern shore of the lake with a parking lot with a capacity of "at least 10 vehicles." [note 2] Only registered boats (or those with a valid launch permit issued by the Commission or PA Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources) are allowed on the lake. [2]
To date, there have been nine recreational boating fatalities in Pennsylvania in 2024. For more information on boating safety including life jacket wear, visit the PFBC website fishandboat.com ...
The Clean Boating Act of 2008 (CBA) is a United States law that requires recreational vessels to implement best management practices to control pollution discharges. The law exempts these vessels from requirements to obtain a discharge permit under the Clean Water Act (i.e. they are exempt from coverage under the EPA Vessels General Permit).