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Potter County Pa. Fishing

The Potter County fishing directory combines the thrills of outdoor adventures with the pleasure and relaxation of fishing our streams, lakes and ponds.


Fishing Seasons, Opening Days and Free Fishing Days Dates For 2006

For a complete list of seasons, minimum sizes, and daily limits, see the Summary of PA Fishing Laws and Regulations on the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Comission site.

SPECIES SEASONS 2006 DATES
Trout - Regular Season From 8 a.m. on the first Saturday after April 11, to midnight, Labor Day. Opening Day is April 15
Trout - Extended Season All approved trout waters, streams plus lakes and ponds - From January 1 to the last day of February; and from the day after Labor Day to December 31.January 1 - February 28
and
September 5 - December 31
Pike, Walleye, Sauger, Muskellunge From January 1 to March 14; and from 12:01 a.m. of the first Saturday in May to December 31. Opening Day is May 6
Bass - Largemouth, Smallmouth, and Spotted Year round open season. No harvest between midnight of the day before the opening day of trout season in April through the first Saturday after June 11. During the no harvest season, anglers must immediately return any bass to the water and are prohibited from casting into spawning beds. Opening Day is June 17
Fish for Free Days The PA Fish and Boat Code allows for 2 fish for free days each year. May 27
June 4
2006 Fishing & Boating Calendar
March 1 Approved Trout Waters closed until opening day
April 15 Opening Day - Trout
May 6 Opening Day - Walleye/Pike
May 20-26 National Safe Boating Week
May 27 Fish for Free Day
June 4 Fish for Free Day
June 3-11 National Fishing & Boating Week
June 15 Trout Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only begins
June 17 Opening Day - Bass
September 4
[Labor Day]
Trout Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only ends
September 5 Extended Trout Season Begins
- thru February 28, 2007
September 23 National Hunting and Fishing Day