Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission

Boating season is here! Make sure your powered boat is registered and up to date. Unpowered boats can be registered or display a launch permit to be used on PFBC, State Park and State Forest accesses.

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Know Before You Go

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

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Fishing Regulations

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

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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.

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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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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.