Regulations

• A Pennsylvania fishing license, along with a trout stamp, is required for fishing Pennsylvania waters. Several licenses are available for residents and visitors, including tourist licenses for one, three or seven days. The opening day of trout season varies by stream and is best determined by referring to the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission regulation booklet which is available online or at most sporting goods stores. An extended season, which allows fishing all year, applies to may streams.
  
  

Streams

• Many streams in Pennsylvania hold wild trout. Pennsylvania also has a stocking program, so there's no shortage of trout to catch. The state designates some streams or portions of streams for fly fishing only and requires releasing any trout caught. Some of Pennsylvania's famous trout streams include the Letort Spring Run and Yellow Breeches near Carlisle and Falling Spring near Chambersburg.
  
  

Trout Species

• Trout species in Pennsylvania include brook, rainbow and brown trout. Brown trout is the most common trout throughout the state.
  
  

Fly Recommendations

• While the best advice on selecting flies to catch fish come from local fisherman and guides, a general assortment of flies will work well in many situations. The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission recommendations include the Adams, Blue Wing-Olive, Pheasant-Tailed Nymphs and Woolly Buggers.
  
  

Creel Limits

• On streams where keeping your catch is permitted, two separate creel limits apply through the year. From opening day through Labor Day, five trout may be kept. For the extended season available on many waters, three trout may be kept.