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Fishing: Opening Days, Event Program Dates, Trout Stocking Schedule
Outdoor Adventure
March 27, 2021 to December 1, 2021
| Mentored Youth Trout Day | Youth under the age of 16 can join a mentor (adult) angler who has a current fishing license and trout permit to fish on stocked trout waters. |
| Statewide Opening Day of Trout | Trout opening day |
| Opening Day - Walleye | Opening day of Walleye |
| National Safe Boating Week | Wear IT Pennsylvania! |
| Fish-for-Free Day | Fish-for-Free Days allow anyone (resident or non-resident) to legally fish on Pennsylvania waterways on the designated days with NO FISHING LICENSE REQUIRED (Trout/Salmon and Lake Erie permits are also NOT required). All other fishing regulations apply. |
| Opening Day - Bass | Open season year-round - NO HARVEST April 17 through June 11. Special regulations for Big Bass Program and Catch and Release on certain waters. |
| Fish-for-Free Day | Fish-for-Free Days allow anyone (resident or non-resident) to legally fish on Pennsylvania waterways on the designated days with NO FISHING LICENSE REQUIRED (Trout/Salmon and Lake Erie permits are also NOT required). All other fishing regulations apply. |
| Extended Trout Season begins | Through February 28, 2022 |
| 2022 Fishing Licenses & Vouchers Available for Purchase | Anglers can purchase a 2022 Fishing License beginning December 1, 2021, which gives them a bonus month for free. A voucher can also be purchased as a gift - recipients can redeem the voucher to get their fishing license. |
Take Advantage of Local Knowledge for Better Fishing Days
Our local fishing guides and supply stores are happy to share their knowledge of
the Susquehanna River and surrounding creeks to help you plan a great
trip.
Tom Prowant of Tom's Fishing Guide Service
works to keep his clients safe and comfortable while having a great
time exploring the beautiful Susquehanna River. Having fished the river
since he was 5 years old, Tom enjoys sharing his knowledge with
experienced fishers as well as those new to the sport.
Blue Heron Sports,
located at 5115 State Route 405, Milton, is a full service bait and
tackle store featuring supplies and bait for all your fishing needs,
including a large variety of supplies from rods and reels to live bait,
and an expansive selection of fly fishing gear.
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Upcoming Outdoor Adventure Events
Shamokin Open Portal from AOAA into Town
October 9, 2020
to June 27, 2021
Off Road Vehicles are allowed to ride into downtown Shamokin. The City of Shamokin welcomes riders from the Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area (AOAA) to ride into town for dining and shopping. Fridays through Sundays, 10am-3:30pm.
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Lincoln Caverns Adventures
January 1, 2021
to August 31, 2021
Lincoln Caverns, where science, adventure & discovery are NATURALLY FUN, offers a memorable experience for visitors of all ages. Cavern Tours - Panning for REAL gems - Nature Trails & Picnic Spots - Gift Shop featuring RAYSTOWN ROCKS
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unPAved of the Susquehanna River Valley
April 10, 2021
to October 10, 2021
Premier Raw Road Adventures through forest hills and idyllic farm country of Central Pennsylvania. unPAved Registration Lottery Opens at 6pm ET on Sunday, 4/11 and closes at 9pm ET on Wednesday 4/28
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