Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission

Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission The PFBC is an independent Commonwealth agency comprised of 10 Commissioners appointed by the Governor and approved by the Legislature.

​​The mission of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is: to protect, conserve, and enhance the Commonwealth's aquatic resources and provide fishing and boating opportunities. The mission of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is: to protect, conserve, and enhance the Commonwealth's aquatic resources and provide fishing and boating opportunities. Day to day operations are overseen by ou

r Executive Director. Administrative offices are based at the Commission's headquarters in Harrisburg at 1601 Elmerton Avenue. Field operations are based at our Centre Region Office, 595 E. Rolling Ridge Dr., 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: https://www.fishandboat.com/About-Us/Directory/Pages/default.aspx

Angie was fishing for Brook Trout in Bowman Creek and landed a few.While it’s always great to catch fish, she said being...
06/05/2026

Angie was fishing for Brook Trout in Bowman Creek and landed a few.

While it’s always great to catch fish, she said being in the Bowman Creek watershed highlights the efforts of riparian buffers, reducing sediment runoff and preserving stream temperature through forest stewardship.

“This image reflects not just a fishing experience, but a commitment to conservation,” she said.

06/04/2026

These kids are getting an awesome learning experience!

CCA (Commonwealth Charter Academy) is part of our Cooperative Nursery Program and raised, then released, 82 Channel catfish in the Susquehanna River!

They may not be furry and cuddly, but the kids love the whiskers and can’t get enough of watching and learning about fish behavior and how they grow.

One of our educators was out fishing this past weekend at Foster Joseph Sayers Lake in Bald Eagle State Park and landed ...
06/03/2026

One of our educators was out fishing this past weekend at Foster Joseph Sayers Lake in Bald Eagle State Park and landed this whopper of a Bluegill!

This time of year is great for anglers to head out with their license, rod, choice of tackle, net, and snacks and walk the banks of state parks.

Panfish are in the shallows right now and offer a lot of fun!

10 million trees!That's a big number. And that's how many trees were planted as part of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation Ke...
06/03/2026

10 million trees!

That's a big number. And that's how many trees were planted as part of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership.

In 2020, we joined the CBF to help plant 2,800 native trees and shrubs on approximately 14 acres of streamside buffers across seven PFBC properties.

These buffer areas are home to many animals that move between land and water, such as reptiles, amphibians and waterfowl.

This could not have been done without our partners at DCNR, CBF, the Juniata County Conservation District and Juniata Watershed Alliance.

Thank you to everyone who came out and helped us with shoreline tree planting and habitat restoration at Conneaut Lake!T...
06/02/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out and helped us with shoreline tree planting and habitat restoration at Conneaut Lake!

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Bureau of Forestry, Crawford County Conservation District, local Master Watershed Stewards and 32 students from Conneaut Area Middle School planted 25 trees, 50 shrubs and spread wildflower seeds.

The project will supplement the shoreline stabilization work our Lake Habitat crew previously completed at the boat launch.

If you’re heading out to target Walleye, you may want to take one these lures because it is the difference between catch...
06/02/2026

If you’re heading out to target Walleye, you may want to take one these lures because it is the difference between catching and heartache.

Hair Jigs:

Use a hair jig made for Walleye or bass. Not a saltwater jig that typically has more hair. Less is more. Have a variety of sizes so you can fish at any depth.

Blade baits:

One of the biggest mistakes you can make is moving it too much. If you feel the ripple of vibration, you’re moving it too much. Slow down, particularly when the water is less than 45 degrees.

Stickbaits:

When Walleyes are in shallow water or suspending over deeper water, troll or cast a subtle stickbait.

Deep Diving Crankbaits:

Trolling is arguably the most consistent method for catching Walleye. Look for models in the 3- to 5-inch range with a slow roll.

It's native species day at the state capitol! Pennsylvania is home to many native fish, reptiles and amphibians.One of t...
06/01/2026

It's native species day at the state capitol! Pennsylvania is home to many native fish, reptiles and amphibians.

One of those is our state fish, the Brook Trout!

Brixton was out on the Pohopoco Creek for a family fishing day.He may have fallen in the creek once (don’t worry we’ve a...
05/29/2026

Brixton was out on the Pohopoco Creek for a family fishing day.

He may have fallen in the creek once (don’t worry we’ve all been there) but he also landed this trout!

Nice catch, Brixton!! (Don’t forget a change of clothes next time!)

📍 Pohopoco Creek

Pennsylvania's state record crappie has been holding strong since 2000!Richard Pino of Covington was fishing Hammond Lak...
05/28/2026

Pennsylvania's state record crappie has been holding strong since 2000!

Richard Pino of Covington was fishing Hammond Lake in Tioga County when he hooked a state record crappie.
It weighed in at 4 lb. 3 oz.

If you want to take a shot at claiming the record, visit this page for tips and places to fish for crappies https://ow.ly/n0tO50Z1VHN

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1601 Elmerton Avenue
Harrisburg, PA
17110

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