The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is an independent Commonwealth agency comprised of 10 Commissioners appointed by the Governor and approved by the Legislature. Day to day operations are overseen by our Executive Director. Administrative offices are based at the Commission's headquarters at 1601 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg. Field operations are based at our Pleasant Gap Complex, 450 Robinson Lane, Pleasant Gap (near Bellefonte, Centre County). Region offices, hatcheries, fisheries management offices and other Commission facilities are spread throughout the commonwealth. See PFBC directory for specific locations and contact information: http://fishandboat.com/dir.htm Social Media Content Guidance This is the official page for the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission (PFBC). The PFBC uses this page to post information and content relevant to our mission and agency constituency and the general public about aquatic resources, conservation, and recreational fishing and boating in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This page is offered to provide our audiences a place to connect and communicate with us and each other. This page is managed by PFBC staff based at our headquarters buildings and regional offices. We do not monitor or moderate this page at all times, but we strive to respond to questions and comments, promptly, on a regular basis. This page is moderated in accordance with the Facebook Community Standards (facebook.com/communitystandards), and we will remove postings and/or ban accounts which violate these standards, or are: --Abusive or threatening towards any individual, --Violate any law or individual’s rights, --Fraudulent or deceptive, --Unnecessary repetitive postings or spam, --Off-topic or not relevant, or, --Utilize language which is not appropriate for all age groups.
Operating as usual
In preparation for the PFBC's Board of Commissioners' quarterly meeting (Day 1 on Mon., Oct. 19 at 9:30AM; Day 2 on Tues., Oct. 20, at 9:30AM), which we will be holding via Facebook Live, we will be testing our system later today. More information about the meeting will be provided in our next News Release. Stay tuned!
October’s “How to Draw a (Fish)” brings us the Muskellunge!
See more “How to Draw” videos on PFBC’s Activities & Education Portal (PA Fish) - http://ow.ly/VrjS50BNvxs!
Thank you PFBC Fishing Skills Instructor, Tiffany London (www.farmgirlgraphics.com), for another great video!
Musky have a missile-shaped body and a ducklike snout filled with many strong teeth. A popular sportfish, Musky are like the X-Games of PA fishing. They are one of PA’s largest and fastest-growing fish.
They are coolwater fish and are found in lakes, reservoirs, and rivers. As an apex predator, Musky like to hold in slow pools with lots of woody debris and/or aquatic vegetation that attract other fish.
Visit the PFBC's Musky feature page - http://ow.ly/l4zk50BOgcG
The Pennsylvania Sea Grant recently released the first in a series of new videos on aquatic invasive species.
In this first video, Sara Stahlman, Extension Leader for the PA Sea Grant, helps you learn what aquatic invasive species are, what makes them invasive, and the impacts they can have on the environment, the economy, and health.
Visit the PFBC's AIS page to learn more: https://www.fishandboat.com/Resource/AquaticInvasiveSpecies/Pages/default.aspx
Pennsylvania Sea Grant has created a multi-part series all about aquatic invasive species (AIS). In this video, learn about what AIS are, what makes them inv...
Fall is a great time of year to go fishing, boating, or leaf peeping at Colyer Lake and many other PFBC lakes across Pennsylvania!
https://www.pennlive.com/life/2020/10/colyer-lake-todays-top-fall-foliage-spot-in-pennsylvania.html
The small Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission lake nestles into the mountains in an out-of-the-way spot in Centre County.
Happy Birthday to the United States Navy from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission!
Answer to last Friday's Quiz: The Danger Zone is from dead ahead (12 o-clock) to 4 o-clock (112.5 degrees) starboard (the right). In a crossing situation, the boat in the danger zone (ahead and to the right) is the stand-on vessel. See p. 27 of the Boating Handbook to learn more: http://ow.ly/x1gw50AL9A2
If you did not get this answer correct, you should consider taking a Boater Safety Education Course, which is required -
To operate a personal watercraft; and
For persons born on or after January 1, 1982, to operate boats powered by motors greater than 25 horsepower.
Learn more, here: http://ow.ly/71m350AL9Ye
#safeboating #paddlesafely #wearitPA
Just a reminder that the mandatory Cold Water Wear It law goes into effect on November 1. Learn more here: http://ow.ly/wxcD50BFws9
Timeline Photos
This week's #NotesFromTheStreams was submitted by WCO Richard Morder of the Perry/Juniata Counties District. He titles his story "Only If I Let You See Me":
While patrolling an access along the Juniata River I would often hide my vehicle and just walk around observing kayakers, tubers, fisherman and people simply enjoying the local waterways. Occasionally I would step into a small section of brush and small trees and simply observe. Two individuals were sitting in lawn chairs in the river (water levels low) enjoying the river and noticed me slipping into the brush area. Their son entered the waterways in a kayak and I overheard them say to him, hey the fish warden is over in that area. Paddle over and find him from your kayak and go “nananananaaaaaaaa”.
As the young kayaker paddled over I slowly anchored myself to whatever cover was available and did not move. It was his quest to find me and bust me and my quest to not move an inch so he would not see me. After several minutes of his eyes searching for me he paddled back to his parents and said no one is over there. I thought to myself “Only if I let you see me”. And yes I exited the cover a short time later for the boy and his parents to see me.
Have you heard about the PFBC's Activities and Education Portal?
http://ow.ly/OFe650BNkib
The Portal is a free online resource where youth, parents, teachers, and informal educators can find fun, educational, and skill-building material for all ages! In addition to topic-specific videos, the portal also provides a variety of printable resources.
Each topic page includes the following –
• Activities
• Coloring pages
• PLAY Newsletters (PA League of Angling Youth)
• Videos
• Additional resource links and publications
Looking for ready-made packages on topics such as Amphibians & Reptiles; Aquatic Macroinvertebrates; Aquatic Habitats, Watersheds, & Pollution; PA Fishes; Fishing; Fly Fishing; Kayak Fishing; Paddlesports; Boating & Water Safety; and/or the PFBC? We've got that! Check out the A&E Portal today and begin your aquatic resources adventure!
This week's Boating Handbook Quiz asks: Where is a boat's Danger Zone? In a crossing situation, which boat is the stand-on vessel? We'll give-way the answer on Monday night. #safeboating #paddlesafely
Welcome to PA Fish and Boat Commission’s (PFBC) Trout In the Office (TIO) aquarium! PFBC’s TIO is part of a remote learning package (TIC Weekly) provided to Trout in the Classroom (TIC) participants each week.
Each life stage video is accompanied by education resources from PFBC’s Activities & Education Portal - http://ow.ly/Mhgb50BNhTo
Each Thursday, PFBC will provide an updated Rainbow Trout lifecycle video. Tune in to follow the journey of PFBC’s TIO throughout the year!
This week the TIO Rainbow Trout are currently in the eyed egg stage. Look closely and you will see their eyes, heart, and more developing! They will begin hatching into the next stage, sac fry, in about 5-8 days.
Water quality plays a major role in healthy trout development and populations!
The eggshell is structured to take in oxygen for development. As eggs, they cannot move from one location to another. Trout are well protected at the eyed egg stage in our aquarium; however, trout at this stage, in nature, are vulnerable to pollution events.
What is PA Trout In the Classroom (TIC)?
TIC is an interdisciplinary environmental education program in which students K-12 learn about coldwater resources while raising trout in the classroom. The statewide program is made possible by a unique partnership between PA Fish and Boat Commission and PA Council of Trout Unlimited. Throughout the year, students are introduced to the importance of watershed conservation, ecosystems, habitats, natural resources and management strategies to protect and enhance coldwater resources. They are also introduced to recreational opportunities the coldwater resources provide (e.g. fishing, paddling).
Learn more about TIC – www.patroutintheclassroom.org
Cats’ out of the bag! PFBC staff has been busy this week harvesting Channel Catfish from the pond at the Huntsdale State Fish Hatchery in Cumberland County! Approximately 8,000 fish measuring an average of 11 inches and weighing 1/4 lbs. were stocked at Colyer Lake, Centre County; George B. Stevenson Reservoir, Cameron County; Carnegie Lake, Allegheny County; and Lake Wilhelm, Mercer County.
Be sure to catch PFBC fishing and boating reports on our website, here:
#SWregionreport - http://bit.ly/SWregionreports;
#SCregionreport - http://bit.ly/SCregionreports;
#SEregionreport - http://bit.ly/SEregionreports;
#NWregionreport - http://bit.ly/NWregionreports;
#NCregionreport - http://bit.ly/NCregionreports;
and
#NEregionreport -http://bit.ly/NEregionreports.
Answer: When two boats meet head-on, both boats are required to turn starboard (to the right) to avoid the other. At night, a head-on situation exists when both the red and the green running lights are seen at the same time. (See pa. 26 to learn more: http://ow.ly/x1gw50AL9A2)
Did you get the answer to last week's Boating Handbook Quiz correct? If not, you should take a #safeboating course. Learn more, here: http://ow.ly/71m350AL9Ye
Have a question for Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources or the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission? Tune in to the Pennsylvania Cable Network (PCN) tonight at 7:00 P.M. ⤵️
Have a question about #parks amidst #COVID19?
➡️ Tim Schaeffer, Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Commission, Executive Director
➡️ Secretary Cindy Dunn, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Live, tonight at 7 PM.
Just a reminder that the mandatory Cold Water Wear It law goes into effect on November 1. Learn more here: http://ow.ly/5y0G50BFwa6
Another way to keep kids healthy in the outdoors is to take them fishing! If you are new to the sport or new to introducing others to recreational fishing, you should visit the Activities and Education Portal on our website and click on the Fishing Page, here: https://www.fishandboat.com/LearningCenter/ActivitiesAndEducationPortal/Fishing/Pages/default.aspx
#Nationalchildhealthday
National Child Health Day occurs each year on the first Monday in October. The day recognizes the care and guidance children need to grow strong and healthy. Each child deserves to be the healthiest he or she can be.
Keep your child healthy with proper exercise such as swimming and safe by implementing layers of protection at home. #NationalChildHealthDay
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For #WorldTeachersDay, we wish to thank all of the educators in PA, including parents, who are using material, such as the PFBC's videos and its Activities and Education Portal on its website, to learn about aquatic resources before exploring nature.
http://ow.ly/Pkj450BFvxP
This week's #NotesFromTheStreams was submitted by WCO Kyle Robinson of the Mifflin/Northern Huntingdon Counties District. He titles it "Rattlesnake with your Pizza":
On my day off I received a phone call from Sergeant Kephart stating there was a nuisance rattle snake in Huntingdon County. I was caught off guard and surprised when he said the exact location of the rattlesnake was in the parking lot of a local pizza establishment. A large concrete parking lot with no snake habitat in proximity is a very odd place to find a rattlesnake. The circumstances made me wonder if the snake was misidentified and not a rattlesnake. When I arrived at the restaurant several of the workers stated the snake was under a large outdoor sink that was covered with a large tarp. I carefully began to remove the tarp to find the snake. To my surprise, when I was removing the tarp a yellow phase timber rattle snake fell out of the tarp and onto the ground and began to rattle. I carefully captured the rattle snake and removed it from the parking lot. I relocated the timber rattle snake to a more snake friendly habitat in the surrounding mountain area. Who would have known that you could order a pizza and see a timber rattle snake at the same time?
Celebrate #NationalTacoDay with a fish taco or two! What's your favorite fish to use in your taco recipes?
Did you know that we provide a recipe in every issue of our Angler and Boater magazine? Read "Fishin' from the Kitchen", here: http://ow.ly/e9sL50BFo4r
Enjoy!
Wildlife Forever and Title Sponsor Bass Pro Shops and the Johnny Morris Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium, is proud to announce that the 2021 Fish Art Contest is officially open and accepting entries.
This free international art and writing competition is a perfect way to inspire learners in kindergarten through 12th grade to discover the outdoors.
Visit www.statefishart.org for more details.
The Best Boat Winterizing Checklist:
Boaters in much of the U.S. and Canada acknowledge the need to winterize their boat’s engines each autumn. But what else can go wrong?
Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) offers boat owners a free online resource at BoatUS.com/Winterization.
The website is chock full of winterizing checklists, tips, and a downloadable Boaters Guide to Winterizing to help all vessel owners ensure their boats are stored safely for the winter.
“In addition to winterizing the engine, there are a few other important things boaters should know,” said BoatUS Vice President of Public Affairs Scott Croft. “Like should you use a plug-in heater? How do you store a boat that has E10 fuel in the tank? Or once preparations are done, how can you keep your boat safe over the winter months?”
In addition to a boat engine winterization checklist for both outboard and inboard engines and another on what to look out for over the long winter lay-up period, BoatUS.com/Winterization also offers off-season outboard care tips and help with what to do if the winter storm of the century approaches.
Following the winterization guidelines from BoatUS will help ensure you get back on the water faster next spring.
Do you know the rules for power-driven vessels underway? When 2 boats meet head-on, in which direction are both boats required to turn? The answer to this week's Boating Handbook Quiz will be given on Monday night. #safeboating #paddlesafely
The votes are in! Recently, we asked anglers to take part in an online poll to select their favorite design for the 2021 Pennsylvania Fishing License Collectible Button. And the winner is...
On Thursday, October 1, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission began its annual fall and winter trout stocking operations! Executive Director Tim Schaeffer kicked things off by helping to stock 900 Rainbow Trout at Letterkenny Reservoir in Franklin County. Between now and December, the PFBC will stock approximately 120,000 adult trout in more than 100 waterways.
See the schedule here: https://fbweb.pa.gov/stocking/TroutStockingDetails_GIS.aspx
As you prep your boat for the winter, here are five things you can do to thwart thieves:
1. Leaving electronics aboard your boat mounted on a bracket over the winter is a sign that says “come take me.” Bring home any electronics that can be removed easily. For permanently installed electronics, take pictures and record model and serial numbers in case you need to file a claim or police report. If you want added protection, ask your insurer if it offers lower deductibles on claims made for electronics, the most common theft insurance claim during winter storage.
2. Fishing gear, watersports equipment, expensive life jackets and other gear often get stolen with electronics. Bring them home, too, along with the boat’s registration. The title should never be stored aboard.
3. You automatically make a crook’s target list if you have a PWC or an outboard-powered boat that is less than 26 feet and stored on a trailer – the most common types of vessels stolen. Florida, California and Texas (in that order) may be the top three states for boat theft, but if you live elsewhere, you’re not immune. If storing your boat at home on a trailer, arrange it so the tongue does not face the street for an easy getaway. Remove one wheel from an axle. Hitch receiver locks may also deter theft. PWCs should be stored inside a locked garage or secure storage facility.
4. On sterndrive-powered motor boats, outdrives are targets for theft as they don’t take very long to remove and are expensive to replace. Consider removing the outdrive annually each fall at winter storage time and storing in a safe location, which can also allow for annual preventive maintenance such as a critical bellows inspection, a common cause of sinkings.
5. Leaving a portable outboard on a small boat transom just begs a bad guy to come take it. Small outboards should always be removed and stored in a secure location, such as a locked garage or basement. Install a lock on larger outboards.
BoatUS
Be sure to catch PFBC fishing and boating reports on our website, here:
#SWregionreport - http://bit.ly/SWregionreports;
#SCregionreport - http://bit.ly/SCregionreports;
#SEregionreport - http://bit.ly/SEregionreports;
#NWregionreport - http://bit.ly/NWregionreports;
#NCregionreport - http://bit.ly/NCregionreports;
and
#NEregionreport -http://bit.ly/NEregionreports.
Trout that are stocked during fall can be fished for now, but anglers ages 16 and older must have a PA fishing license and trout permit. During the extended season (Sept 1, 2020 - Feb 28, 2021), the daily creel limit is 3 trout of combined species with a min size of 7 in.
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Welcome to PA Fish and Boat Commission’s (PFBC) Trout In the Office (TIO) aquarium! PFBC’s TIO is part of a remote learning package (TIC Weekly) provided to Trout in the Classroom (TIC) participants each week. Each life stage video is accompanied by education resources from PFBC’s Activities & Education Portal - http://ow.ly/Mhgb50BNhTo Each Thursday, PFBC will provide an updated Rainbow Trout lifecycle video. Tune in to follow the journey of PFBC’s TIO throughout the year! This week the TIO Rainbow Trout are currently in the eyed egg stage. Look closely and you will see their eyes, heart, and more developing! They will begin hatching into the next stage, sac fry, in about 5-8 days. Water quality plays a major role in healthy trout development and populations! The eggshell is structured to take in oxygen for development. As eggs, they cannot move from one location to another. Trout are well protected at the eyed egg stage in our aquarium; however, trout at this stage, in nature, are vulnerable to pollution events.
The votes are in! Recently, we asked anglers to take part in an online poll to select their favorite design for the 2021 Pennsylvania Fishing License Collectible Button. And the winner is...
On Thursday, October 1, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission began its annual fall and winter trout stocking operations! Executive Director Tim Schaeffer kicked things off by helping to stock 900 Rainbow Trout at Letterkenny Reservoir in Franklin County. Between now and December, the PFBC will stock approximately 120,000 adult trout in more than 100 waterways. See the schedule here: https://fbweb.pa.gov/stocking/TroutStockingDetails_GIS.aspx
In this video, three participants share their thoughts on the PFBC's Women's Intro to Steelhead Fishing Program. To learn more about Steelhead fishing, please visit our website: https://www.fishandboat.com/Fish/PennsylvaniaFishes/Pages/Steelhead.aspx
Cool temperatures, vibrant leaves, and great fishing make the fall season one of the best times of year to go boating! With many new boaters hitting the water this season, the PFBC teamed up with the Governor's Youth Council for Hunting, Fishing, and Conservation to spread the word about safety. #WearItPa
Hunters and anglers are the original conservationists and National Hunting and Fishing Day is dedicated to recognizing them for their many contributions to wildlife conservation. THANK YOU, Pennsylvania hunters and anglers, for buying your hunting and fishing licenses and doing YOUR part to support conservation efforts in the Keystone State. These license revenues, along with gear, ammunitions and many other related items, directly helps to fund these important efforts. We have a lot to be proud of here in Pennsylvania and our passion for the great outdoors is simply unmatched. Happy National Hunting and Fishing Day from the Pennsylvania Game Commission and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission! We wish you the best of luck in the woods and on the water this fall! Read the official News Release: https://www.media.pa.gov/pages/fish-and-boat-commission-details.aspx?newsid=342 #nationalhuntingandfishingday
Did you know that River Otters, like Brook Trout and the Hellbender, are an indicator species? If you are an otter spotter, you know you are in clean, healthy water. These pups were filmed on the Allegheny River, near Franklin, PA.
This video introduces viewers to the water cycle. Learn more about the water cycle using this PLAY Newsletter - H2O On the Go!https://www.fishandboat.com/Transact/AnglerBoater/AnglerBoater2019/Documents/play-04-fall-watercycle.pdf
This video introduces viewers to an activity they can do to introduce students/kids to what a watershed is. See the full lesson plan here:https://www.fishandboat.com/LearningCenter/InstructorsVolunteers/Documents/buildawatershed.pdf
This video introduces viewers to what a watershed is, the 6 major watersheds in PA and the importance of protecting, conserving and enhancing watersheds. Learn more about watersheds/river basins, using this PLAY Newsletter - Water Flows Through PA:https://www.fishandboat.com/Transact/AnglerBoater/AnglerBoater2019/Documents/play-winter-01-watersheds.pdf
This video introduces viewers to what a first order stream is, where they can be found, what they look like and their importance. Learn more about Stream Order using this PLAY Newsletter – Watersheds & Stream Order:https://www.fishandboat.com/LearningCenter/ActivitiesAndEducationPortal/AquaticHabitat/Documents/play-2004-WatershedsStreamOrder_Allpages.pdf
In this video, viewers are introduced to what a stream order is and its importance to studying those waterways. Learn more about Stream Order using this PLAY Newsletter – Watersheds & Stream Order:https://www.fishandboat.com/LearningCenter/ActivitiesAndEducationPortal/AquaticHabitat/Documents/play-2004-WatershedsStreamOrder_Allpages.pdf
This video introduces viewers to what a second order stream is, what they look like, diversity of organisms, and their importance. Learn more about Stream Order using this PLAY Newsletter – Watersheds & Stream Order:https://www.fishandboat.com/LearningCenter/ActivitiesAndEducationPortal/AquaticHabitat/Documents/play-2004-WatershedsStreamOrder_Allpages.pdf
This video reviews stream orders and introduces a 7th order stream. It also shares information about how all waters are connected. Learn more about Stream Order using this PLAY newsletter – Watersheds & Stream Order:https://www.fishandboat.com/LearningCenter/ActivitiesAndEducationPortal/AquaticHabitat/Documents/play-2004-WatershedsStreamOrder_Allpages.pdf
Welcome to the Rigging “Station”, brought to you by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission! In this video, Northeast Region Education Specialist, Allan Schreffler, provides the rigging station of our Virtual Family Fishing Program. This video provides an introduction to terminal tackle and live bait and shows how to assemble a basic bait-fishing rig. Other stations and resources are available in our other video series and playlists. Be sure to view them all!
Recently, Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Executive Director Tim Schaeffer met up with members of the Governor's Youth Council on Hunting, Fishing, and Conservation. These students from across the state gathered in Harrisburg to record a new video about safe boating during the upcoming fall season. Stay tuned, as we look forward to sharing the students' video later this month! For now, here is a preview to learn more about this exceptional group of teens.
Welcome to the Knots “Station”, brought to you by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission! In this video, Northeast Region Outreach and Education Coordinator, Walt Dietz, provides the knot-tying station of our Virtual Family Fishing Program. This video provides an introduction to knots, parts of a hook, and how to tie an improved clinch knot. Other stations and resources are available in our other video series and playlists. Be sure to view them all!
September’s “How to Draw a Fish” video from PFBC Fishing Skills Instructor, Tiffany London (www.farmgirlgraphics.com), features the Crappie. Thank you, Tiffany! At first glance, Crappie appear to be black and white; but look closer and you will see iridescent colors and sheens. Have fun adding colors to your drawing! Another popular PA sportfish, Crappie, provide fun fishing opportunities throughout the year. Fall is yet another great time to target Crappie. They live in most lakes/ponds across PA. Learn how to fish for and where to find Crappie on the PFBC’s Crappie Feature Page on our website - https://www.fishandboat.com/Fish/PennsylvaniaFishes/Pages/Crappie.aspx
Welcome to the Regulations “Station”, brought to you by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission! In this video, SE Region Outreach & Education Coordinator, Andrew Desko, provides the “Regulations” portion of our Virtual Family Fishing Program. This video is a brief explanation of the types of regulations around fishing, and how and where to find the fishing regulations. Other stations and resources are available in our other video series and playlists. Be sure to view them all!
Chris Calhoun, lead water rescue instructor trainer for the PFBC, along with his daughter Jessica, provide an overview and tips on the use of a water rescue throw bag. He reviews the different style types, features/anatomy, throwing techniques, setup location considerations, how to receive the bag as a victim and the risks and hazards that must be considered when using this tool. This clip is for education and information only. To learn how to properly use a rescue throw bag, take a paddling water safety course from an instructor. #PAFishandBoatCommission #PAWaterRescueProgram #RescueThrowBag #WaterRescueTraining #ShoreBasedRescue #WaterRescueSequence #WearItPA
Welcome to the Introduction to the PFBC, brought to you by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission! In this video, SE Region Outreach & Education Coordinator, Andrew Desko, provides the “Introduction to the PFBC Station” of our Virtual Family Fishing Program. This is who we are and what we do! Learn about the different bureaus that make up the agency to protect, conserve, and enhance our aquatic resources together. Other stations and resources are available in our other video series and playlists. Be sure to view them all!
In this video, PFBC Fishing Skills Instructor, Jodie Minor, helps you “decode” the code on a leader package, introduces you to the difference between a leader and tippet, and shows how to attach your leader to your fly line. Learn more - https://www.fishandboat.com/LearningCenter/ActivitiesAndEducationPortal/FlyFishing/Pages/default.aspx
In this video, Jodie Minor, PFBC FSI, introduces you to the fly line. The video covers fly lines, how to "decode" the code on fly line boxes, types of fly lines, and how to connect it to your reel.
In this video, Jodie Minor, PFBC FSI, introduces you to the fly rod. The video covers the parts of the fly rod, what type of fly rod you have, how rods are categorized, how to get started in PA, and how to connect your rod and reel. Learn More - https://www.fishandboat.com/LearningCenter/ActivitiesAndEducationPortal/FlyFishing/Pages/default.aspx
In this video, Jodie Minor, PFBC Fishing Skills Instructor, introduces you to the fly reel. The first video covers the parts of the reel, the drag system, the fly line, how the reel works and different types of reels. Learn More - https://www.fishandboat.com/LearningCenter/ActivitiesAndEducationPortal/FlyFishing/Pages/default.aspx
This video provides a comprehensive overview of the PFBC’s Cooperative Nursery Program. As explained in this video by the Cooperative Nursery Unit Leader Brian McHail, the partnership between the PFBC and cooperative nurseries yield as much as one quarter of all the trout stocked in the state.
Learn about the many fishing and boating opportunities that PA offers.
This video introduces viewers to the abundant fishing opportunities available in PA.
Canoeing, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding are very popular recreational water sports in Pennsylvania. Before you embark on your first kayak trip, you should know what is required by PA law; what is recommended; and what is just nice to have.
Fall foliage provides a beautiful backdrop while paddling; make sure to take advantage of the great weather, scenery, and angling this time of year!
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is an independent Commonwealth agency comprised of 10 Commissioners appointed by the Governor and approved by the Legislature. Day to day operations are overseen by our Executive Director.
Administrative offices are based at the Commission's headquarters at 1601 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA. Field operations are based at our Centre Region Office, 595 E. Rolling Ridge Dr., Bellefonte, PA. Region offices, hatcheries, fisheries management offices and other Commission facilities are spread throughout the commonwealth.
PFBC directory for locations and contact information: https://www.fishandboat.com/AboutUs/Pages/TelephoneNumbersOfficeListings.aspx
Social Media Content Guidance
This is the official page for the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission (PFBC). The PFBC uses this page to post information and content relevant to our mission and agency constituency and the general public about aquatic resources, conservation, and recreational fishing and boating in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
This page is offered to provide our audiences a place to connect and communicate with us and each other. This page is managed by PFBC staff based at our headquarters buildings and regional offices. We do not monitor or moderate this page at all times, but we strive to respond to questions and comments, promptly, on a regular basis.
This page is moderated in accordance with the Facebook Community Standards (facebook.com/communitystandards), and we will remove postings and/or ban accounts which violate these standards, or are:
--Abusive or threatening towards any individual, --Violate any law or individual’s rights, --Fraudulent or deceptive, --Unnecessary repetitive postings or spam, --Off-topic or not relevant, or, --Utilize language which is not appropriate for all age groups.
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