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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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Medium shot of young man in a kayak on a lake with a paddle in his hand. He's wearing a life jacket.
Explore PA Waters January 3, 2025 PFBC

Make it a Healthy Habit: Wear Your Life Jacket

If you’re among the paddlers who aren’t exactly enthusiastic about wearing a life jacket, it may be time to channel your inner kid. Recall a…
A kayaker paddles on flat water.
Explore PA Waters May 1, 2023 PFBC

Picking a Boat for Paddling

Paddlers have options for picking a boat. Paddling boats fall into three main categories: canoe, kayak or paddleboard.
Father fits life jackets for his two children before going out on a boat.
Explore PA Waters April 28, 2023 PFBC

Gear for Family Fishing or Paddling Trips

When it comes to gear for family fishing or paddling trips, keep it simple. Finding easy water, gear and favorable weather ensures you can focus…
Explore PA Waters April 27, 2023 PFBC

What to Know About Pennsylvania Launch Permits and Boat Registrations

Whether you set out to paddle on a kayak or paddleboard or in a canoe, many of the waters you will venture out on will…
Close-up of man wearing a life jacket and paddling in a kayak along the Conestoga River.
Explore PA Waters January 25, 2023 PFBC

Know Before You Go Paddling

When paddling Pennsylvania’s waterways, it’s important to be prepared with the appropriate gear and safety precautions before you go.
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