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Pennsylvania is a paradise for people who practice the piscatorial pastime. More than 30 species of game fish in hundreds of lakes, streams, and rivers make fishing here downright exciting. And our extensive fish breeding and stocking programs make it easy to catch the fish of your dreams.

Lakes

Lake Erie is sometimes called the freshwater fishing capital of the world. Field and Stream called Presque Isle State Park one of the top 20 family fishing spots in the nation. With 1.5 million fish caught here each year, it's easy to see why. The lake is brimming with trout, perch, walleye, smallmouth bass, northern pike, and muskie. If you prefer a smaller venue, Briar Creek Lake Park in Columbia County offers an excellent fishing experience as well. The lake is included in the state's late-winter extended trout fishing program---you can also fish for bass, muskie, walleye, pickerel, and pan fish. And speaking of Columbia, the county's chapter of Trout Unlimited sponsors six kiosks along Fishing Creek, which is recognized as one of the state's best trout streams.

Rivers & Streams

The Susquehanna River and its tributaries, Roaring Creek and Hemlock Creek, feature wild and stocked trout and smallmouth bass. Potter County boasts a huge collection of Class A wild trout streams: the Genesee Fork of Pine Creek, Cross Fork Creek, and Oswayo Creek upstream of Coneville. Oil Creek State Park offers excellent fly fishing for walleye and smallmouth bass; you can also fish in Justus Lake.

Dams & Ice Fishing

If you prefer warm-water fishing, try Colyer Lake and Sayers Dam at Bald Eagle State Park. And if you're into ice fishing, be sure to check out Lake Rowena, which is stocked with adult trout. Duncan and Glendale Lakes offer ice fishing as well, but Rowena generally ices over faster than the others.

For more information about Pennsylvania fishing licensing, seasons, locations, and access maps, visit the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission website or call 717.705.7800

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Ohiopyle State Park
Submitted By: Bobby
Ohiopyle State Park, south of Pittsburgh, is great. You can whitewater raft on the Youghiogheny River, hike the 70 mile Laurel Highlands Trail, or bike the 300 mile Great Allegheny Passage rail trail from Pittsburgh to D.C. Loved the natural water slides in Meadow Run & Cucumber Falls, a beautiful waterfall with ice cold water that feels great after a day of hiking. And Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater, is close by.
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Big Largemouth Bass
Submitted By: Patrick Lagan
I caught this one in Scotch Valley Lake. About 20 inches!! I think it weighed about 5 lbs.
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R V camping
Submitted By: mel bouchat
My wife and I wanted to have a relaxing weekend from the busy city life. your site said there was no camping in the area, we asked around the local people and they said," for a peaceful scenic weekend go to Fawn Township or visit www.mountaintopcampground.com We looked them up on the web, beautiful! They say no one leaves their campground a stranger. What a great place to relax Just 20 mile North East of Pittsburgh exit 16 off 28N Close to the Meadows.
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big lunker
Submitted By: mike
i caught this on the schuykill but im not sure what kind of fish it is.
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huge catfish
Submitted By: jack
it was about 11:27 when i saw my rod bend down reel hard i thought it would snap i started reeling in and brought up a monster sized catfish at least 30lb. I'm not sure what kind of catfish, but it was huge my rod almost snapped that day =)
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Grand Canyon
Submitted By: maryralph
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Retirement Trip
Submitted By: MSmith2025
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Raccoon Creek State Park
Submitted By: Rasheda
This is amazing park, there is so much do here. I had a wonderful time here of Memorial Day Weekend (09') camping at the Raccoon Creek State park campground, hydrobiking on the lake, hiking around the Mineral Springs, hiking in the Wildflower Reseve and spotting tons of animals!
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pa trip
Submitted By: jimtrish
pa week of mountains and waterfalls
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Poconos
Submitted By: u2close
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Wilds of Pa
Submitted By: ChiefBVPD
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Wellsboro July 10-13 2009
Submitted By: cajunjarhead
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Ricketts Glen
Submitted By: hotsaucencake
Trip to Ricketts Glen State Park plus a winery and antiques
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Christmas 2009
Submitted By: nancywike
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crytal cave 2
Submitted By: colleenmarie7979
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Great Western PA State Parks
Submitted By: geokalan
Great places to hike, bike, camp, fish and hunt.
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The best places to play outside
Submitted By: Bill_Watson
While you're here in Breezewood, check out the abandoned turnpike tunnel—it's better if you bike it. Then head off to Raystown lake from some great trout fishin'
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Naturally Northeast PA
Submitted By: Chrstine
This part of the Commonwealth is rich in natural beauty and things to do. I included a bunch of places to hike and fish, and everything in the area is just gorgeous to look at
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