Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission

June is National Rivers Month! Discover the rich history behind our scenic rivers and water trails, from the growth of the Industrial Revolution to now promoting conservation and protecting them for future generations.

Tip of a long river kayak overlooking a beautiful, scenic view of the Pittsburgh skyline with the PFBC keystone logo in bottom right corner.

Know Before You Go

Get the details on when and where you can cast a line or launch your boat in Pennsylvania.

Arms holding a Musky caught in a net during a survey on Canoe Creek Lake.

Fishing Regulations

Fishing seasons, minimum sizes, creel limits and regulations for specific waterways.

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Family of four, all wearing life jackets, enjoying a boat ride on the Susquehanna River

Boating Regulations

Boating safety and regulations for powered and unpowered boats

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Meet Rock & Log

Join our new animated friends, Rock & Log, on their adventures across Pennsylvania's waterways.

PFBC Presents:  Rock & Log. PFBC's animated characters picturing a cartoon rock and log
Three friends wearing life jackets are laughing and having fun while kayaking along a stream in Central Pennsylvania.

Explore PA Waters

For those who haven’t experienced the thrill of feeling a tug on the end of their fishing line or the peace of a meandering paddle trip, learn the basics on some of the best ways to take to Pennsylvania's 86,000 miles of flowing water. 

Angler & Boater Magazine

Read up on the latest information on fishing hotspots, types of fishing, boating locations and so much more! 

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Cover of May/June 2026 edition of Pennsylvania Angler & Boater Magazine featuring a woman wearing a life jacket smiling while sitting in a kayak holding a paddle.

Conservation at Work

We are committed to protecting and conserving PA's natural resources.

Check out some of our latest projects to protect our waterways and wildlife.