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  • How to Get Started
    • What to Know About Fishing
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    • What to Know About Paddling
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    • Tips for Families
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Woman wearing a life jacket sitting in a portable kayak with a launch permit. And another woman wearing sunglasses and a life jacket sitting in a blue registered kayak.
Explore PA Waters December 11, 2024 PFBC

Gift the Gift of the Outdoors

Make 2025 a year filled with adventure and unforgettable memories. Buy a launch permit gift voucher. Give the gift of paddling to the outdoor enthusiast…
Girl fishing on shore at lake
Explore PA Waters August 2, 2024 PFBC

Beat the Heat This Summer with These Fishing Tips

Summer in Pennsylvania brings more than just long days and warm nights—it often ushers in heat and drought conditions challenge even the most seasoned anglers.
Juniata River at sunset
Explore PA Waters June 28, 2024 PFBC

5 Popular Waterways to Fish in Southcentral Pennsylvania

Nestled in the Allegheny Mountains, Pennsylvania’s southcentral region blends historical charm with vibrant diversity. From quaint towns and rolling farmlands along the Lincoln Highway…
A scenic view of a lake with people paddling
Explore PA Waters June 26, 2024 PFBC

A Rail Trail, a Fishing Stream and a Paddle Trail

For the angler or paddler looking for a little more on their adventure in Northcentral PA, try out Pine Creek and its award-winning 62-mile Pine…
Close-up of a person holding a smallmouth bass
Explore PA Waters June 18, 2024 PFBC

Fishing for Bass

June marks the official start of bass fishing season in PA! If it’s no longer summer by the time you get out to fish, you…
Woman wearing bulking clothing while fishing along a stream in Erie, PA.
Explore PA Waters December 23, 2023 PFBC

5 Proper Layering Tips for Winter Fishing

Fishing is one of the many recreational activities in Pennsylvania that can be enjoyed year-round. Whether it’s a balmy 40 degrees F day by the…
Man and Woman fishing along lakeshore lined with trees
Explore PA Waters November 28, 2023 PFBC

Give the Gift of Fishing

When you are on the hook for gift giving…buy a gift fishing license.
A person uses a garden hose to wash off the boots of his waders.
Explore PA Waters August 14, 2023 PFBC

Help Protect Pennsylvania Waters from Aquatic Invasive Species

People who fish or boat have a desire and responsibility to protect Pennsylvania waters. Small acts like picking up trash go a long way in…
A stream flows into a forest. There are clearings on either side of the stream with native grass. Man-made log structures run parallel to the stream, supporting the stream banks.
Explore PA Waters August 14, 2023 PFBC

Good Habitat Benefits People Who Fish and Paddle

If you were describing where you live, work and play and were an animal, you would be referring to your habitat. Improving habitats in and…
A woman fishes from shore on a lake.
Explore PA Waters August 10, 2023 PFBC

Tips for Fishing from Shore

While you are learning to fish, you will probably be most successful fishing from shore. These 10 tips will help you make a successful trip.
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