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IMPORTANT FISHING DATES 0 5 10 RESCUE AND SURVIVAL SOUTHEAST REGION WATER TRAIL ACCESS AREAS Regulations stated below are based on regulations for Commonwealth Inland Waters.* Legend No one should ever count on Within each water trail is a network of access areas that are Miles being rescued. Boaters must All Species of Trout and Salmon Water Trail D51 varied in their amenities and restrictions. This access information is provided Regional Opening Day of Trout Season is 8 a.m. on the first Saturday ! REGIONAL WATER TRAILS and other highlighted boating areas be prepared for mishaps on the in conjunction with the organizations who have developed these water trails in Access Areas after March 28 to midnight Labor Day and includes only those waters in 18 water. Drowning can occur within partnership with the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission. For more detailed southeastern counties and two waters crossing from those counties listed in Region Access ALCOHOL AND BOATING a few feet of safety. Even those mapping and information, visit www.fishandboat.com to view our online the Regional Opening Day of Trout Season Program. Minimum size is 7 inches; ! Areas D50 who cannot swim can save a life interactive maps. See reverse side under “Parking” for L, S and R designations. daily limit is 5 (combined species) except areas with special regulations. When on a boat, the effects of alcohol ^ Cities STOP AQUATIC HITCHHIKERS! if they know some basic rescue Regular Season for the balance of all other Commonwealth Inland Waters is Help reduce the spread of Aquatic Invasive Species are magnified. Combined with stresses techniques. TIDAL WATER TRAIL 17a 8 a.m. on the first Saturday after April 11 to midnight Labor Day; minimum size is ! Towns & Boroughs from wind, motion and heat, your ability 7 inches; daily limit is 5 (combined species) except areas with special regulations. Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) are plants FE=Fee FP=Fishing Pier SF=Shore Fishing P=Parking LR=Launch Ramp D=Dock to think and perform basic tasks needed and animals that have been introduced into RESCUE SEQUENCE ID # WATERWAY ACCESS NAME OWNERSHIP FE FP SF P LR D *ID# Extended Season is statewide on stocked trout waters and all waters X Hazards D49 Water trails are recreational waterways on a lake, river or to safely operate your boat may become impaired. It is new ecosystems and have environmental, 1. Self rescue: The rescuer should try to talk D1 Delaware Flower Street Local Gov’t • • • L • • 976 downstream of stocked trout waters 12:01 a.m. the day after Labor Day ocean between specific points, containing access points and day- illegal to operate a boat while under the influence of Chester City Boat Ramp to midnight the last day of February of the following year; minimum size Water Trails recreational, economic or health impacts. the person in trouble into self-rescue and use and/or camping sites for the boating public. Water trails alcohol or a controlled substance. Alcohol is prohibited D2 Delaware Darby Creek Ridley Township Marina Local Gov’t • L • • 978 is 7 inches; daily limit is 3 (combined species), except areas with special These invaders may damage equipment and D48 avoid endangering themselves unnecessarily. D3 Delaware Darby Creek John Heinz Wildlife Refuge USFWS L 969 emphasize low-impact use and promote resource stewardship. Interstates on land and water at all state parks and at most U.S. • • regulations or designated Class A. compete with native species. Anglers and 2. Reach: A fishing rod, shirt, towel, branch, D4 Gloucester, NJ Delaware River RiverWinds Point in NJ Private S The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission (PFBC) and its water Army Corps of Engineer projects. Pre-arrest breath tests Extended Season: Class A wild trout stream sections are no harvest - catch U.S. Routes boaters may unknowingly introduce AIS into oar, pole, boat hook or other object can be D5 Delaware River Local Gov’t S • trail partners invite you to explore these unique Pennsylvania can be used by officers to determine the probability that D6 Gloucester, NJ Delaware River West Deptford Township in NJ Local Gov’t L and release only. Streams are listed at www.fishandboat.com/classa.pdf. new waters. Go to www.fishandboat.com for used to reach out to the victim. If nothing is • • • water trails. As you paddle or row, always remember to “Wear It!” State Routes a boat operator is under the influence. A blood alcohol available and the victim is within arm’s reach, D7 Camden, NJ Delaware River Pennsauken in NJ NJDFW • • S Bass – Largemouth, Smallmouth and Spotted (Lakes) more information. D47 D8 Philadelphia Delaware River Frankford Aresnal Local Gov’t L 973 content of 0.08% or more is considered to be over the the rescuer should lie flat and extend a leg to • • • • January 1 to midnight the day before the first Saturday after April 11 PENNSYLVANIA WATER TRAIL PROGRAM PENNSYLVANIA! Counties legal limit (0.02% blood alcohol content for minors). D9 Burlington, NJ Delaware River Palmyra Cove Nature Park Private • S and November 1 to midnight December 31; minimum size is 15 inches; the victim, pulling them to safety. D10 Philadelphia Delaware River Tacony Boat Launch Local Gov’t S 974 Penalties include loss of boating privileges, significant • • daily limit is 4 (combined species). L15 3. Throw: If the D11 Philadelphia Delaware River Linden Avenue Local Gov’t L 975 Long before airports, highways or even trains, Pennsylvania’s State Parks fines and imprisonment. D46 )"17 • • • • 12:01 a.m. the first Saturday after April 11 to 12:01 a.m. the first streams, and lakes provided a means of transportation for REACH victim is too far D12 Burlington, NJ Delaware River Amico Island in NJ County • S For your safety and enjoyment: D13 Bucks Delaware River Station Avenue Local Gov’t L 904 Saturday after June 11; no harvest – catch and immediate release only native inhabitants. As European explorers ventured into “Penn’s for the reach • • (no tournaments permitted). State Game Lands D14 Bucks Delaware River Neshaminy St. Park/Marina State Parks • • L • • 903 Woods,” these waters became important trading routes. Later, as • Always wear a life jacket. L13 rescue, the rescuer D15 Bucks Delaware River Neshaminy St. Park/River State Parks L 902 • 12:01 a.m. the first Saturday after June 11 to midnight October 31; H31 D45 should throw a • • • minimum size is 12 inches; daily limit is 6 (combined species). demand for logs, coal and other goods soared, the Commonwealth’s • Obtain proper instruction State Forests D16 Burlington, NJ Delaware River Burlington in NJ Local Gov’t • • • L • • waterways became commercial highways. Today, you can travel rope, life jacket, D17 Burlington, NJ Delaware River Florence in NJ Local Gov’t S Bass – Largemouth, Smallmouth and Spotted (Rivers and Streams) in boating skills. L11 empty jug, ice D18 Burlington, NJ Delaware River Bordentown in NJ Local Gov’t L these same routes, enjoying the state’s natural resources while Federal Lands • • • • • January 1 to midnight the day before the first Saturday after April 11 and getting glimpses of rich history and tradition on an official chest or gas can, D19 Mercer, NJ Watson Creek Roebling Park in NJ County • S • October 1 to midnight December 31; minimum size is 15 inches; daily limit • Know fishing and D20 Mercer, NJ Delaware River Trenton in NJ Local Gov’t S Pennsylvania water trail. State Operated or anything else • • • is 4 (combined species). D21 Bucks Delaware River Welcome Park Local Gov’t • S boating regulations. ny Welcome Centers D44 that will float to • 12:01 a.m. the first Saturday after April 11 to 12:01 a.m. the first PENNSYLVANIA BOATING REGULATIONS )"15 L10 the victim. Rescue line bags DELAWARE RIVER WATER TRAIL PARTIAL 17 Saturday after June 11; no harvest – catch and immediate release only • Be prepared for stream hazards. L12 are excellent items to keep (no tournaments permitted). • One wearable, Coast Guard-approved life on a boat. D22 Bucks Delaware River Morrisville Local Gov’t • S • 901 • 12:01 a.m. the first Saturday after June 11 to midnight September 30; • Carry proper equipment. L9 D23 Bucks Delaware River Yardley PFBC L 961 jacket (personal flotation device or PFD) in 4. Row: The rescuer may • • minimum size is 12 inches; daily limit is 6 (combined species). • Leave behind a float plan. H30 D24 Mercer, NJ Delaware River Scudders Falls in NJ NJ State Parks • S servicable condition and of the appropriate 0 0.5 1 boat out to the victim and D25 Mercer, NJ Delaware River Washington Crossing in NJ NJ State Parks L Walleyes, Saugeye (Hybrids) and Sauger size is required for each person in your • Miles extend an oar or paddle. The D26 Hunterdon, NJ Delaware River Firemen’s Eddy/Belle Mountain NJ State Parks • L • • January 1 through March 14; and 12:01 a.m. the first Saturday in May boat. If your boat is 16 feet or longer, one L8 victim should be brought back D27 Hunterdon, NJ Delaware River Lambertville in NJ Local Gov’t S • to midnight, December 31; minimum size for Walleyes and Saugeye throwable device (seat cushion or ring buoy) onboard over the stern (back) D28 Bucks Delaware River Virginia Forrest Local Gov’t • S (Hybrids) is 15 inches; daily limit is 6. Minimum size for Sauger is is required. Canoes and kayaks, regardless L4 Recreation Area 12 inches; daily limit is 6. of the boat. They should be D29 Hunterdon, NJ Delaware River Bulls Island Access Area NJ State Parks S of length, are not required to carry a throw- 931 • • pulled onboard as carefully as D30 Hunterdon, NJ Delaware River Byram in NJ NJDFW • S • NOTE: Stocked trout waters are closed to fishing from March 1 to the opening day of able device. H29 D40 possible. If it isn’t possible D31 Bucks Delaware River County L 960 the regular trout season in April, unless included in the Regional Opening Day of Trout ! L3 • • • 280 D32 Hunterdon, NJ Delaware River Kingwood in NJ NJ State Parks S Season Program or Stocked Trout Waters open to Year-Round Fishing Program. • Life jackets must be worn by all children 12 to bring them onboard, the • • D33 Hunterdon, NJ Delaware River Frenchtown in NJ Private S NOTE: For Bass regulations, power dam pools and recreational dam pools on the years old and younger on all boats 20 feet 183 rescuer should have them hold Blue Marsh D" L7 D34 Bucks Delaware River Giving Pond Access State Parks S and navigational dam pools in the Ohio drainage are “rivers.” It is or less in length while under way, and on )"16 THROW on to the boat, or hold them • D35 Bucks Delaware River Upper Black Eddy PFBC S 959 unlawful to conduct a fishing tournament on the North Branch, West Branch or main all canoes and kayaks. Others are strongly encouraged to wear a life Lake L5 until help arrives. • stem of the Susquehanna River that allows a tournament angler to harvest black bass. D36 Bucks Delaware River Lynn Island State Parks S jacket at all times on the water. 930 H28 Lock 20 DCNR Access *Regulations summarized here are subject to change. For each of these species, special H26 D39 5. Go: Swimming rescues are regulations may also apply. Check your Pennsylvania Fishing Summary or fishinpa.com for • Boaters are required by law to wear a life jacket on boats less than ! for trained lifesavers only. D37 Bucks Delaware River Durham Furnace/ State Parks • S more regulatory information on these and other fish species. L6 D38 Lock 21 DCNR Access 16 feet in length or any canoe or kayak during the cold weather ACCESS NUMBERING H27 A swimming rescue should D38 Bucks Delaware River Reigelsville PFBC L 958 For a safe boating message, use your smartphone, ON THIS INSET MAP • months from November 1 through April 30. D37 never be tried until all other D39 Hunterdon, NJ Delaware River Riegelsville in NJ NJDFW S the QR code (above) and a QR app to view the CORRELATES TO THE • All boats must display an anchor light (a white light visible at 360 D35 basic rescue methods have D40 Northampton Delaware River Theodore Roosevelt State Parks S online web page (http://www.fishandboat.com/ NUMBERING ON THE • REVERSE SIDE. ! been ruled out. Rescuers who must swim to Recreation Access Area degrees) when at anchor between sunset and sunrise. Boats can use wear-it-message.htm). 929 H25 H24 D34 D33 a victim should wear a life jacket and take D41 Northampton Delaware River Wy-Hit-Tuk Park Access County • S a lantern or clip-on battery-powered unit to meet this requirement. D36 D42 Northampton Delaware River Delaware State Park Local Gov’t S 953 a floating object with them to extend to PA's Fishing & Boating • All powered boats must show running lights between sunset and D43 Warren, NJ Delaware River Phillipsburg in NJ Local Gov’t • S • the victim. Rescuers should avoid personal D44 Northampton Delaware River Frost Hollow Local Gov’t S sunrise. Between sunset and sunrise, unpowered boats must carry a H23 0 0.5 1 D32 r contact with the victim unless they have had D45 Northampton Delaware River Sandts Eddy PFBC L 955 Opportunities white light (visible at 360 degrees), installed or portable, ready to Miles e • • v i D46 Northampton Delaware River Martins Creek Access Area PPL S be displayed in time to avoid a collision. y D31 lifeguard training. Even then, it is used only • • R e D47 Warren, NJ Delaware River Belvedere in NJ NJDFW R s as a last resort. • Motorboats less than 65 feet in length must carry some mechanical e r • r e D48 Northampton Delaware River Mt. Jack Country Park Rest Stop Local Gov’t R a J means of making a sound signal. Athletic whistles meet this w The method of rescue depends on the D49 Northampton Delaware River Driftstone Camping Private R 952 w • • • • a requirement. l e rescuer’s training and skill, the condition D50 Northampton Delaware River Portland Footbridge Access Local Gov’t S e • 0 2 4 N D51 Monroe Delaware River Kittatinny Access Area NPS S • All motorboats must be registered, regardless of where they launch. D and location of the victim, the equipment • • available and what additional support is • Unpowered boats (canoes, kayaks, rowboats, rafts) using Pennsylvania Miles Q14 17 WATER TRAIL 13 Fish & Boat Commission or Pennsylvania state parks or forests access H22 available at the scene. ¤£22 D30 areas must either be registered OR display a valid launch permit. Launch D"501 Q1 Lancaster Conestoga River River Road Unknown • L Q2 Lancaster Conestoga River River Road Unknown L permits can be purchased on the web at www.fishandboat.com. r £22 L1 D43 • e ¤ ! iv Q3 Lancaster Conestoga River Rock Hill Access PFBC S 992 X R • • Operating watercraft, including canoes, kayaks and rafts, under the a ! Q4 Lancaster Conestoga River Slackwater PFBC S 916 g • influence of alcohol or drugs is illegal. The law is strictly enforced for to X Q5 Lancaster Conestoga River Creek Drive South Local Gov’t R s D42 D"283 e ^ ! • user safety. For further information on boating regulations, contact n Easton Q6 Lancaster Conestoga River Creek Drive North Private R o D29 • the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission at www.fishandboat.com. C Q7 Lancaster Conestoga River Windolph Landing Park Local Gov’t • L H21 D28 Q8 Lancaster Conestoga River Rockford Road #2 Local Gov’t L 15 ENJAM • REGION B IN r R Q9 Lancaster Conestoga River Rockford Road #1 Local Gov’t S e U µ • PADDLING SAFETY TIPS v i S Q10 Lancaster Conestoga River Conestoga Drive, Local Gov’t S H20 H Q13 R Conestoga Greenway • • Wear your life jacket. Some 80 percent of all recreational h D27 Q11 Lancaster Conestoga River Conestoga Drive North Local Gov’t R g i • boating fatalities happen to people who are not wearing a life D"23 k h 78 0 0.5 1 Q12 Lancaster Conestoga River Conestoga Pines Park Local Gov’t L e e § D26 • e ¨¦ r D41 Q13 Lancaster Conestoga River Perelman Park, Local Gov’t L jacket. Q10 Q12 L L2 Miles • X C ! Paper Mill Road l l • Expect to get wet. Even the best paddlers sometimes capsize or i 157 Q14 Lancaster Conestoga River Stone Quarry Road Park Local Gov’t L Lancaster M ACCESS NUMBERING 982 • swamp their boats. Bring extra clothing in a waterproof bag. ! "611 ON THIS INSET MAP D ^ ! 981 *ID#=ACCESS NUMBER IDENTIFIED ON • Be prepared to swim. If the water looks too hazardous to swim CORRELATES TO THE in, don’t go paddling. H19 NUMBERING ON THE MAP ON REVERSE SIDE OR ON OTHER £30 REVERSE SIDE. ! REGIONAL GUIDE (NW, NC, NE, SW, • unless it presents a life- Q8 Q11 ¤ 980 D25 If you capsize, hold on to your boat SC OR SE). Counties: Berks, Bucks, threatening situation. If floating in current, position yourself on H18 X Chester, Delaware, the upstream side of the capsized boat. Q6 H16 ! 983 NOCKAMIXON D24 Lancaster, Lehigh, • Be courteous to other boaters and anglers on the stream. Water Trails Montgomery, Northampton, • Scout ahead whenever possible. Know the stream. D"999 Q9 )"16 Q5 k H17 H14 ek Lower Susquehanna River GUIDE e )"9 r Avoid surprises. ree C Philadelphia, Schuylkill n C o Lake D23 • Be prepared for the weather. Get a forecast before you a k e c 563 i D" )"13 Conestoga River u Q4 h q 741 go. Sudden winds and rain are common and can turn D" o Nockamixon D22 e Q7 T a pleasant trip into a risky, unpleasant venture. P D19 H15 )"15 • Wear wading shoes or tennis shoes with wool, S42 )" H11 13 H13 polypropylene, pile or neoprene socks. D21 )"16 D"313 ! • Never take your boat near, or go over, a low- H12 113 SOUTHEAST Q3 D" head dam. Dams are drowning machines and 979 )"17 Delaware River Q2 272 139 are dangerous to approach from upstream and D" D20 D18 ¤£222 H10 downstream. S41 17a Tidal Delaware River SOUTHEAST Q1 )" • Portage (carry) your boat around any section of )" water about which you feel uncertain. S40 9 H9 NUMBERING CORRELATES WITH STATEWIDE WATER TRAIL NUMBERING. • Never boat alone. Boating safety increases with numbers. S15 D"324 H6 www.fishandboat.com • Keep painter lines (ropes tied to the bow) and any other S39 H8 ropes coiled and secured. S38 H7 Water trail access amenities are subject to change and are current at • Never tie a rope to yourself or to another paddler, especially D15 S37 the time of publication, PARTIALbased on the a child. D17 information provided by partnering • Kneel to increase your stability before entering rougher S34 D14 water trail organizations. water, like a rapid. S36 D13 D16 • If you collide with an obstruction, lean toward it. This will S32 H5 LEHIGH RIVER WATER TRAIL 15 D11 usually prevent your capsizing or flooding the boat. FE=Fee FP=Fishing Pier SF=Shore Fishing P=Parking LR=Launch Ramp D=Dock S31 • File a float plan with a reliable person, indicating where you S35 ID # COUNTY WATERWAY ACCESS NAME OWNERSHIP FE FP SF P LR D *ID# S33 )"17a L1 Northampton Lehigh River Easton Launch Local Gov’t • R • 957 are going and when you will return. Remember to contact the S30 S28 S27 L2 Northampton Lehigh River Hugh Moore Park Local Gov’t R person when you have returned safely. H4 D10 L3 Northampton Lehigh River Route 33 Access PFBC • • L • 988 L4 Northampton Lehigh River Wilson Avenue Local Gov’t S D12 LAUNCH PERMITS S25 INTERACTIVE MAPS L5 Lehigh Lehigh River Sand Island Access Local Gov’t • L • 991 The mission of the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission is to L6 Lehigh Lehigh River Canal Park Local Gov’t • L • 949 S29 L7 Lehigh Lehigh River Kimmett’s Lock Local Gov’t L 948 protect, conserve and enhance the Commonwealth’s aquatic Owners of unpowered boats (canoes, kayaks, 0 0.5 1 • • • • ACCESS NUMBERING L8 Northampton Lehigh River Canal Street Park Local Gov’t L resources, and provide fishing and boating opportunities. stand-up paddleboards, rowboats, etc.) can launch Miles ON THIS INSET MAP D9 L9 Lehigh Lehigh River Cementon Private R their boats at PFBC lakes and access areas or at S26 CORRELATES TO THE ONLINE! H3 L10 Lehigh Lehigh River Laurys Station County S S24 S23 NUMBERING ON THE The Fish & Boat Commission Pennsylvania state parks or forests if their boats 9 "13 REVERSE SIDE. maintains up-to-date maps at )" ) L11 Lehigh Lehigh River Treichlers Bridge County L S20 D8 PENNSYLVANIA FISH & BOAT COMMISSION display a PFBC launch use permit, boat registration, www.fishandboat.com L12 Northampton Lehigh River Walnutport Local Gov’t L or Pennsylvania State Parks launch permit or mooring S22 100 L13 Lehigh Lehigh River Access Local Gov’t L 990 P.O. Box 67000 8 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays Marsh Creek D" D7 MORE DETAILS • • Harrisburg, PA 17106-7000 Phone: (717) 705-7800 permit. Pennsylvania State Parks recognizes boat S21 Lake MORE INFORMATION registrations and Commission launch permits. The Commission does NOT 940 H1 recognize launch permits from other states. A PFBC launch permit can be D"282 ! ID # COUNTY WATERWAY ACCESS NAME OWNERSHIP FE FP SF P LR D *ID# Southeast Region Law Enforcement Office purchased on the Commission’s website. An unpowered boat may have a 76 H2 S14 Lancaster Pequea Private L 917 SCHUYLKILL RIVER WATER TRAIL 16 S19 ¦¨§ • • • P.O. Box 9 registration OR launch permit but is not required to have both. S15 Lancaster Susquehanna River/ Safe Harbor Park Private S H1 Philadelphia Schuylkill River Bartram’s Garden Local Gov’t L MORE HAZARDS ON THE WATER Lake Aldred • Elm, PA 17521 S18 H2 Philadelphia Schuylkill River Walnut Street Landing Unknown R S16 York Susquehanna River Lock #2 Recreation Area Private L 686 8 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays Current: Never underestimate the power of • • • H3 Philadelphia Schuylkill River E. Park Canoe House Ramp Local Gov’t L 900 HAZARDS ON THE WATER S16 S17 York Susquehanna River Lock #2 Recreation Area Private L 685 • • • S17 • • • H4 Montgomery Schuylkill River Flat Rock Park Local Gov’t L 971 Phone: (717) 626-0228 moving water. Boaters who are not sure that D3 S18 York Susquehanna River Long Level Marina Private L 684 • • • • • 941 • • • H5 Montgomery Schuylkill River Upper Merion Boat House Private L FAX: (717) 626-0486 Dams: Water going over a dam their boat or their ability is up to the prevailing ! S19 York Susquehanna River Lake View Yacht Club Private L 683 SOUTHEAST • • • • H6 Montgomery Schuylkill River Norristown Riverfront Park Local Gov’t L 970 creates a back current, or undertow, S20 Lancaster Susquehanna River/ Blue Rock Local Gov’t L • • • conditions should stay off the water. S14 D2 H7 Montgomery Schuylkill River Betzwood NPS L 972 D5 Lake Clarke • • that can pull a boat into the turbu- and • • Strainers: Trees are typical strainers E Br ywi H8 Montgomery Schuylkill River Mont Clare Local Gov’t L S12 ast Bra nch ne S21 York Susquehanna River Susquehanna Yacht Club Private L 682 REPORTING WATER POLLUTION lence and capsize it. This hydraulic that can trap and boats. Water C D6 • • • • H9 Montgomery Schuylkill River Upper Schuylkill Valley Park Local Gov’t L re S22 York Susquehanna River Kines Run Park Private S ek H10 Chester Schuylkill River Phoenixville PFBC L 945 If you see anything suspected to be a pollution or disturbance of any can often trap and hold a person or a flows through these obstructions, but D4 S23 York Susquehanna River Lake Clarke Marina Private L 681 • • • S11 • • • • H11 Montgomery Schuylkill River Limerick Township Local Gov’t L 987 waterway, report it immediately by calling the region office or the boat. Hazards include the areas above solid objects do not. Strainers can pin S24 York Susquehanna River Wrightsville PFBC L 679 • • • • H12 Chester Schuylkill River Tow Path Park Local Gov’t L 943 Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection at and below the dam. Paddlers can spot victims underwater. S25 Lancaster Susquehanna River Columbia River Park Local Gov’t L 914 • • • S10 D1 • • • H13 Chester Schuylkill River South Pottstown Local Gov’t S 942 S26 York Susquehanna River Commons Park Local Gov’t S 680 • • 1-800-541-2050 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week). dams by looking downstream for a hor- Cold water: Sudden immersion in • • H14 Montgomery Schuylkill River Pottstown Riverfront Park Local Gov’t L izontal line across the water. cold water can lead to cardiac arrest or S9 S27 Lancaster Susquehanna River Marietta Chickies County • L • 910 re Rock County Park H15 Berks Schuylkill River Ganshahawny Park Landing Local Gov’t L can cause a person to inhale water. If a H16 Berks Schuylkill River Union Township Landing Local Gov’t L law LOWER SUSQUEHANNA RIVER WATER TRAIL 9 S28 Lancaster Susquehanna River Front Street Park Local Gov’t R FREE MOBILE APP! FishBoatPA LOW-HEAD DAM you fall into cold water, immediately S8 De S29 York Susquehanna River Hellam Township Local Gov’t R H17 Berks Schuylkill River Gibraltar Unimproved Land. Local Gov’t R Use your smartphone (with a QR code app) and the QR code below cover your mouth and nose with your hands. Dress properly for the cold by wearing a FE=Fee FP=Fishing Pier SF=Shore Fishing P=Parking LR=Launch Ramp D=Dock S30 Lancaster Susquehanna River Riverview Park Local Gov’t L 913 H18 Berks Schuylkill River Jackson’s Landing Local Gov’t R SECONDARY REMEMBER: • • H19 Berks Schuylkill River Reading Riverfront Park Local Gov’t R 936 ID # COUNTY WATERWAY ACCESS NAME OWNERSHIP FE FP SF P LR D *ID# S31 Lancaster Susquehanna River Bainbridge/Koser Park Private S 911 to access this web page. BOIL hat, several layers of clothing and warm boots. Wool, pile and polypropylene provide S7 For an enjoyable experience on • • • • HYDRAULIC HYDRAULIC S1 Harford (MD) Susquehanna River Broad Creek in MD Local Gov’t S S32 Lancaster Susquehanna River Conoy Picnic Area Local Gov’t R H20 Berks Schuylkill River Felix Dam Park Local Gov’t L warmth even when wet. Avoid cotton fabrics. all water trails and other boating • H21 Berks Schuylkill River Epler’s Landing Unknown S S2 Lancaster Peters Creek Peach Bottom Marina Private • L • 920 S33 York Susquehanna River Brunner Island Private • L 723 • • This app includes: Hypothermia: Hypothermia is the lowering of the body’s core temperature. It be- S6 waters, obey all posted signs, S3 York Susquehanna River Dorsey Park Private L 691 S34 Lancaster Susquehanna River Kings Road Campground Private R H22 Berks Schuylkill River Leesport Local Gov’t S 934 S5 • • • • • • • Fishing and Boating Regulations gins with shivering. Judgment then becomes clouded and unconsciousness sets in. park only where permitted, S4 York Susquehanna River Cold Cabin Park Local Gov’t • S • 690 S35 York / Conewago Boat Launch PPL • R • 605 H23 Berks Schuylkill River Peter Yarnell Park Landing SRGA L • Near Me Mapping Feature Death can occur if hypothermia is not treated. Remove a hypothermic person from the S2 access properties at designated S5 York Susquehanna River Muddy Creek PFBC • L • 689 Susquehanna River H24 Berks Schuylkill River Hamburg Landing Local Gov’t L water and replace wet clothes with warm, dry clothing and a blanket. Do not massage S6 York Susquehanna River Lock 15 Historic Area Private R S36 York Susquehanna River York Haven Hydro Station Private • L 722 H25 Schuylkill Schuylkill River Port Clinton Landing Local Gov’t L • Trout Stocking Information S4 areas, do not trespass on private S37 Lancaster Susquehanna River Falmouth PFBC L 912 H26 Schuylkill Schuylkill River Auburn-Rt. 987 Landing Local Gov’t S the extremities or give the victim alcohol or caffeine. S7 York Susquehanna River Lock 12 Historic Area PPL S • • • Fish Identification Tool property, respect landowner S8 Lancaster Susquehanna River Holtwood Recreation Area PPL R S38 York Susquehanna River Goldsboro PFBC L 604 H27 Schuylkill Schuylkill River Auburn Dam PFBC L 923 Heat exhaustion and sunburn: When it is hot, wear sunglasses, a hat and lightweight, S3 • • • • • • • • Trophy Case rights, and know the boating and S9 York Susquehanna River Indian Steps Private R S39 Dauphin Susquehanna River Tri-County Private • R • • 699 H28 Schuylkill Schuylkill River Informal Auburn Dam Landing Private R light-colored clothing. Apply sunblock with a high SPF rating and drink lots of fluids. S10 York Susquehanna River Gamblers Boatyard/Camp. Private L 688 S40 Dauphin Susquehanna River Canal Lock Private L 698 H29 Schuylkill Schuylkill River Schuylkill Haven Landing Local Gov’t L Requires data access for some features. www.fishandboat.com/mobile.htm fishing regulations for the waters • • • • • • S41 Dauphin Susque. R./ Middletown PFBC L 697 H30 Schuylkill Rivers Fly-Fishing Shop Private R you plan to travel. S11 York Susquehanna River York Furnace PPL • L • • 687 • • • ©2018 Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission S12 York Susquehanna River Otter Creek Campground PPL S S42 York Susquehanna River New Market Local Gov’t • L • 658 H31 Schuylkill Little Schuylkill River Tamaqua (Unimproved) Unknown L 6/18 S1

ID# COUNTY WATERWAY/LIMITS SOUTHEAST REGION ACCESS AREAS * Universally Accessible Area APPROVED TROUT WATERS 48 Lancaster Big Beaver Creek ACCESS AREAS HP=Horsepower FE=Fee FP=Fishing Pier SF=Shore Fishing P=Parking LR=Launch Ramp D=Dock WATER POLLUTION? The following streams, lakes, ponds and reservoirs are officially classified as 49 Lancaster Bowery Run PARKING ID# COUNTY WATERWAY ACCESS NAME OWNERSHIP HP FE FP SF P LR D “stocked trout waters.” This means that they meet criteria qualifying them to 50 Lancaster Little Beaver Creek 571 Northumberland McWilliams Reservoir McWilliams Reservoir PA Forestry el S 51 Lancaster Little Available parking is indicated as L, S or R. • NORTHWEST NORTHCENTRAL NORTHEAST be stocked with trout by the Fish & Boat Commission. Special note: Although the 900 Phil. Schuylkill River E. Park Canoe House Ramp Local Gov’t 10 L REGIONAL FISHING & BOATING OPPORTUNITIES list was up to date at the time this brochure was printed, it is possible that some 53 Lancaster - Powerline upstream of Miller Road (T-707) downstream to L indicates larger parking lots (10 spaces or more). • • • REGION REGION REGION 901 Bucks Delaware River Morrisville Local Gov’t ul • S • streams may later be deleted or added as “stocked trout waters” because of last- Harrisburg Park (S.R. 4020) S indicates small parking lots with fewer than 10 spaces. 902 Bucks Delaware River - River State Parks ul L • • • minute changes in water quality conditions. Check with the nearest Fish & Boat 54 Lancaster West Branch Little Conestoga Creek 903 Bucks Delaware River Neshaminy State Park - Marina State Parks ul L 55 Lancaster - T-341 Black Bear Road downstream to Black Barron Road R indicates the absence of any formal parking lot and the need to find • • • • Commission office if there is any question about whether or not a water area is parking along the roadway. 904 Bucks Delaware River Station Avenue Local Gov’t ul • L • Numbers for Special Regulation Areas and Access 56 Lancaster - Saegerville Road downstream to mouth 905 Bucks Levittown Lake Levittown Lake PFBC el L “stocked.” The waters listed here are open to trout harvest during the “extended 59 Lancaster Fishing Creek • • Areas are consistent with numbering on the Commis- REPORT IT! season.” Unlisted streams (those not included in this list of “stocked HP-HORSEPOWER/LIMITS 906 Lancaster Middle Creek Lake Middle Creek Lake PGC up • L • 60 Lancaster 907 Lancaster Speedwell Forge Lake Speedwell Forge Lake PFBC el L sion’s statewide Fishing & Boating Map. SOUTHWEST SOUTHCENTRAL SOUTHEAST PFBC TOLL-FREE HOTLINE trout waters”) are not open to harvest of trout during the “extended season.” 61 Lancaster Indian Run • • REGION REGION REGION 62 Lancaster Little The horsepower at some waterways is classified as unlimited, because 908 Lancaster Speedwell Forge Lake Speedwell Forge Lake PFBC el L “Stocked Trout Waters” are highlighted in orange. Only stocked waters and their downstream areas are open during this period. • • • 63 Lancaster Meetinghouse Creek there are no horsepower-restricting regulations on the waterways. Many 909 Lancaster Speedwell Forge Lake Speedwell Forge Lake PFBC el L Spearing fish is not permitted in any of these waters at any time of the year. • • • • For specific trout stocking limits, frequency and 64 Lancaster Middle Creek - PGC’s Middle Creek Dam downstream to West Lime Rock Road 910 Lancaster Susquehanna River Marietta County ul L These waters are closed to all fishing (including taking of minnows) from small and medium-sized waterways are listed as having unlimited horse- • • other up-to-date information, contact the regional 855-FISH-KIL 65 Lancaster Little Muddy Creek - Bowmansville Road downstream to 150 yards, below S.R. 897 911 Lancaster Susquehanna River Bainbridge - Koser Park Private ul S March 1 to 8:00 a.m. on the opening day of the trout season. Some of these power for this reason. However, these waterways are best suited for small, • • 67 Lancaster Muddy Run - Most northern S.R. 772 crossing Intercourse downstream to powerline 912 Lancaster Susquehanna River Falmouth PFBC ul L office or go to: www.fishandboat.com. waters have been included in the Early Season Trout-Stocked Waters Program unpowered craft. • • above Monterey Road 913 Lancaster Susquehanna River Riverview Park Local Gov’t ul • L • and are open from March 1 through March 31. A person shall be deemed to be 68 Lancaster West Branch Horsepower limits are shown by a number. Otherwise, the following ab- 914 Lancaster Susquehanna River Columbia River Park Local Gov’t ul L µ To purchase fishing licenses, visit fishing if he or she has in possession any fishing line, rod or other device that 69 Lancaster Pequea Creek - (Wanner Drive (T-515) downstream to 110 yards downstream of • • • breviations have the associated meanings. 916 Lancaster Conestoga River Slackwater PFBC up • S can be used for fishing while on or in any water or on the banks within 25 feet School Lane (T-948)) 917 Lancaster Pequea Creek Pequea Private ul • L • • of any water where fishing is prohibited. 71 Lancaster Stewart Run el: electric motors only 919 Lancaster Muddy Run Lake Muddy Run Lake Private el L STOCKED TROUT WATERS 72 Lancaster Swarr Run - Yellow Goose Road (T-802) downstream to S.R. 0741 • • • • www.GoneFishingPa.com ID# COUNTY WATERWAY/LIMITS ul: unlimited horsepower 920 Lancaster Peters Creek Peach Bottom Marina Private ul • L • OPEN TO YEAR-ROUND FISHING 74 Lehigh Trout Creek (Big Trout Creek - Slatington) 1 Berks Antietam Creek 75 Lehigh Cedar Creek - Lake Muhlenberg outflow downstream to mouth up: unpowered boats only 921 Lancaster/ Octoraro Reservoir Octoraro Local Gov’t el L ID# County Waterway/Limits Chester • • 2 Berks Antietam Reservoir 76 Lehigh Coplay Creek A Northampton Minsi Lake nb: no boating permitted 922 Schuylkill Sweet Arrow Lake Sweet Arrow Lake PFBC el L 3 Berks Furnace Creek (Robesonia) 77 Lehigh Jordan Creek • • B Berks Tulpehocken Creek - From covered 4 Berks Hay Creek 78 Lehigh Kistler Creek ww: whitewater 923 Schuylkill Schuylkill River Auburn Dam PFBC ul L bridge at T-921 downstream to the mouth • • • 5 Berks Kistler Creek 79 Lehigh Leaser Lake 924 Schuylkill Tuscarora Lake Tuscarora Lake Boat Launch State Parks el L C Schuylkill Tuscarora Lake (fall stocking) • • • 6 Berks 80 Lehigh Little Lehigh Creek FEES 925 Schuylkill Locust Lake Locust Lake Boat Launch State Parks el L D Berks Kaercher Creek Dam • • • • 8 Berks 81 Lehigh Ontelaunee Creek 926 Schuylkill Locust Lake Locust Lake Boat Launch State Parks el L E Bucks Lake Luxembourg A dot (•) under “FE” designates that use of the facility is permitted by • • • • 9 Berks - with Kistler Creek in Kempton 82 Lehigh Laurel Run (South Branch ) 927 Berks Hopewell Lake Hopewell Lake - State Parks el L F Lancaster Muddy Run Recreation Reservoir downstream to dam in Lenhartsville payment of a user fee. Powerboats properly registered with the Pennsylvania • • • 83 Lehigh Swabia Creek G Schuylkill Sweet Arrow Lake 10 Berks/ Manatawny Creek Fish & Boat Commission may be launched at Commission facilities. Registered 928 Berks Scott’s Run Lake Scott’s Run Lake - State Parks el L 84 Lehigh Switzer Creek French Creek State Park • • Montg. 85 Montgomery Deep Creek Dam boats may also be launched at state park facilities without additional fees. 11 Berks Mill Creek (tributary to Sacony Creek) 929 Berks Blue Marsh Lake State Hill Boat Launch COE ul L 86 Montgomery Loch Alsh Reservoir • • • • 12 Berks Mill Creek (tributary to Tulpehocken Creek) The purchase of a State Parks or Commission launch permit is required for all 930 Berks Blue Marsh Lake Dry Brooks Boat Launch COE ul L 88 Montgomery - County line downstream to first unnamed tributary downstream of • • • • • 13 Berks Mill Creek (tributary to Schuylkill River) Fruitville Road (T-414) other unpowered watercraft launched at a state park or Commission access. 931 Berks Blue Marsh Lake Sheidy Road PFBC ul • L • • 14 Berks 933 Berks Schuylkill River Five Locks Access PFBC up S 89 Montgomery • 15 Berks Ontelaunee Creek - Spring House Road Bridge (S.R. 4024) 90 Montgomery Stony Creek DOCKS 934 Berks Schuylkill River Leesport Local Gov’t up S • • downstream to mouth 91 Montgomery Unami Creek 936 Berks Schuylkill River Reading Riverfront Park Local Gov’t up R “Dock” refers to the availability of a loading dock. This does not indicate • • 16 Berks Pine Creek (tributary to Maiden Creek) 92 Montgomery - from Lafayette Avenue downstream to Stenton Avenue availability of mooring docks or slips. 937 Berks Kaercher Creek Dam Kaercher Creek PFBC el • • L • 17 Berks Perkiomen Creek 93 Northampton Bushkill Creek 938 Berks Maiden Creek Maiden Creek Local Gov’t up • S 18 Berks Sacony Creek - Bowers Road (T-616) downstream to S.R. 222 By-pass 94 Northampton - 0.6-mile downstream of Carbon county line downstream to confluence LAUNCH RAMPS 939 Chester Struble Lake Struble Lake PFBC el • L • • 19 Berks Scotts Run Lake with Bertsch Creek and first lock upstream of Monocacy Creek crossing downstream to 940 Chester Marsh Creek Lake Lot A Main (East Side) State Parks el L 20 Berks Spring Creek Where a launch ramp is indicated, a boat may be launched directly from • • • confluence with Nancy Run Crossing 941 Chester Marsh Creek Lake West Side-Lyndell State Parks el • L • • 21 Berks Swamp Creek - Approximately 350 yards above powerline 95 Lehigh Lehigh Canal - From first lock upstream of Monocacy Creek downstream to Monocacy a trailer by backing down a ramp. Quality, construction, percent of slope 942 Chester Schuylkill River South Pottstown Local Gov’t ul • S • downstream to mouth in Morgantown Creek Crossing 943 Chester Schuylkill River Tow Path Park Local Gov’t ul L 22 Berks Tulpehocken Creek - Marion Township R&G Club downstream to 96 Northampton Little Bushkill Creek and water depth at ramps vary, and every ramp is not suitable or intended • • • vicinity of Charming Forge Road for the launch of every craft. Consult the access owner if your craft is large 944 Chester Schuylkill River Spring City Local Gov’t ul • S • 97 Northampton Hokendauqua Creek 945 Chester Schuylkill River Phoenixville PFBC ul • L • • 23 Berks Wyomissing Creek (headwaters downstream to S.R. 0222) 98 Northampton Indian Creek or unusual. 946 Lehigh Leaser Lake Leaser Lake-(North Ramp) PFBC el L 24 Bucks Delaware Canal - Two sections - Upper Washington Crossing State 99 Northampton Jacoby Creek • • • • Park and Lower Washington Crossing State Park downstream to 947 Lehigh Leaser Lake Leaser Lake-(South Ramp) PFBC el L 100 Northampton Martins Creek Some areas on smaller waters have special facilities to ease the hand- • • • • East Maple Street Bridge in Morrisville 948 Lehigh Lehigh River Kimmett’s Lock Local Gov’t ul L 102 Northampton/ Monocacy Creek launching of canoes, kayaks and other car-topped boats. These areas are • • • • 26 Bucks Levittown Lake Lehigh 949 Lehigh Lehigh River Canal Park Local Gov’t ul • L • 27 Bucks - Two sections - Valley Road to Mill Road near not specifically shown. 952 Northampton Delaware River Driftstone Camping Private ul R 103 Northampton Saucon Creek • • • • Jamison and from the dam at the causeway in Tyler State Park 104 Delaware Darby Creek - 0.5 mile upstream confluence with Little Darby Creek downstream to 953 Northampton Delaware River Delaware Canal State Park Local Gov’t ul S downstream to the bridge on S.R. 332 Hilldale Road ACCESSIBILITY FOR THE DISABLED 954 Northampton Delaware River PP&L Private ul S • • 28 Bucks East Branch Perkiomen Creek - Branch Road Bridge (T-431) 105 Philadelphia Pennypack Creek - County line downstream to Frankford Avenue (S.R. 0013) Many areas listed here furnish, to varying degrees, recreational facilities 955 Northampton Delaware River Sandts Eddy PFBC ul • L • downstream through Sellersville 106 Philadelphia Wissahickon Creek - Germantown Pike downstream to tributary at intersection of and accommodations for those with disabilities. Persons with special needs 956 Northampton Delaware River Easton Launch - Scott Park Local Gov’t ul • S • 29 Bucks Unami Creek - Milford Twp. Park downstream to Trumbauersville Forbidden Drive and Lincoln Drive 957 Northampton Lehigh River Easton Launch Local Gov’t ul R are encouraged to call the access owner for specific information before • • Road (S.R. 4051) 107 Schuylkill Bear Creek 958 Bucks Delaware River Reigelsville PFBC ul • L 30 Chester Big Elk Creek 109 Schuylkill Little visiting any listed area. 959 Bucks Delaware River Upper Black Eddy PFBC ul S • 31 Chester Beaver Creek (at Downingtown) 111 Schuylkill Deep Creek 960 Bucks Delaware River Tinicum Park County ul • • L • 32 Chester East Branch Brandywine Creek - S.R. 4031 Glenmoore downstream 112 Schuylkill Little Schuylkill River - Two sections - from confluence with Locust Creek downstream FISHING FROM A BOAT 961 Bucks Delaware River Yardley PFBC ul • L • to U.S. Business Route 30 in Downingtown to confluence with Panther Creek, preseason and inseason; from mouth upstream 1.1 All motorboats must be registered, regardless of where they launch. Unpowered 962 Bucks Lake Luxembourg Core Creek Park County el • • • L • 33 Chester West Branch Brandywine Creek - S.R. 4005 near Cedar Knoll miles to Port Clinton, inseason only 963 Bucks Lake Luxembourg Core Creek Park- (24 Hour) County el • • • S • downstream to S.R. 0340 113 Schuylkill Lizard Creek boats using Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission access areas or Pennsylvania 964 Bucks Lake Galena County el L 34 Chester Buck Run - Compass Road downstream to S.R. 372 114 Schuylkill Locust Creek • • • 35 Chester East Branch Elk Creek state parks or forests must either be registered or display a valid launch permit. 965 Bucks Lake Galena Peace Valley Park- (24 Hour) County el L 115 Schuylkill Locust Lake • • • 36 Chester French Creek Wearable U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation devices (PFDs or life 966 Bucks Lake Galena Peace Valley Park- Sailor’s Pt. County el L 116 Schuylkill Little • • • • 37 Chester Pickering Creek 117 Schuylkill jackets) must be on board and available for each person. Children 12 years of 967 Bucks Neshaminy Creek Dark Hollow Park County ul • • L 38 Chester Pocopson Creek 969 Delaware Darby Creek John Heinz Wildlife Refuge USFWS nb L 118 Schuylkill Mahoning Creek • • 39 Chester West Valley Creek 120 Schuylkill Pine Creek (tributary to Schuylkill River) age and younger must wear an approved wearable life jacket when underway 970 Montgomery Schuylkill River Norristown Riverfront Park Local Gov’t ul L • • • 40 Chester White Clay Creek 121 Schuylkill Pine Creek (tributary to Little Schuylkill River) 971 Montgomery Schuylkill River Flat Rock Park Local Gov’t ul L on board any boat 20 feet or less in length and in all canoes and kayaks. • • • • • 41 Chester East Branch White Clay Creek 122 Schuylkill Pine Creek (tributary to Mahantango Creek) For rules and regulations concerning boating on Pennsylvania’s waters and 972 Montgomery Schuylkill River Betzwood NPS ul • L • 42 Chester Middle Branch White Clay Creek 124 Schuylkill Rabbit Run Reservoir (off East Valley Road SW of Tamaqua) 973 Philadelphia Delaware River Frankford Aresnal Local Gov’t ul • L • • 43 Delaware Chester Creek - Confluence of West Branch Chester Creek 126 Schuylkill Upper Little Swatara Creek to learn the legal requirements, consult the Commission’s Boating Handbook, 974 Philadelphia Delaware River Tacony Boat Launch Local Gov’t ul S NOTICE downstream to Bridgewater Road (S.R. 3018) • • 127 Schuylkill Lower Little Swatara Creek available from the Commission (717-705-7835), or view the publication online 975 Philadelphia Delaware River Linden Avenue Local Gov’t ul • L • • 44 Delaware West Branch Chester Creek 128 Schuylkill Whipoorwill Dam at www.fishandboat.com. 976 Delaware Delaware River Flower St.- Chester City Boat Rmp. Local Gov’t ul • • • L • • SPECIAL REGULATIONS 45 Delaware Ithan Creek 134 Montgomery Kepner Creek 977 Delaware Delaware River Island Marina Private ul • L • • 46 Delaware Little Darby Creek 135 Berks Willow Creek 978 Delaware Darby Creek Ridley Township Marina Local Gov’t ul L 47 Delaware - Two sections - 1.25 miles upstream from Gradyville 136 Lancaster Muddy Creek - Pleasant Valley Road to SR 897 TROUT STOCKING • • • Road downstream to falls in and The Commission stocks about 4.2 million legal-sized trout each 979 Bucks Nockamixon Lake Three Mile Run State Parks 20 • L • • 137 Lancaster Rock Run - Bowmansville 980 Bucks Nockamixon Lake Main Marina State Parks 20 • L • • SMALLMOUTH BASS Brookhaven Road downstream to Chestnut Street 139 Berks (inseason only) year in about 5,000 miles of coldwater streams and over 100 trout 981 Bucks Nockamixon Lake Tohickon State Parks 20 • L • • 141 Montgomery Pennypack Creek (Lorimer Park) lakes. Stocking occurs during all four seasons, although most of 982 Bucks Nockamixon Lake Haycock State Parks 20 L 142 Montgomery East Branch Perkiomen Creek - From near Salfordville Road downstream to • • • Bergey’s Mill Rd (inseason only) the interest builds during spring. 983 Bucks Lake Towhee Lake Towhee County el • • L 984 Northampton Minsi Lake Minsi Lake Local Gov’t el • • L • From 12:01 a.m. on May 1 through 12:01 a.m. the first Saturday after June 11 143 Delaware Chester Creek - Upstream from confluence with West Branch 985 Northampton Minsi Lake Minsi Lake Local Gov’t el L 144 Lancaster East Branch Octoraro Creek - Steelville Road downstream to Knight Run confluence • • • • (inseason only) FISHING LICENSES 986 Delaware Delaware River Marcus Hook Borough Local Gov’t nb L • 145 Bucks Tohickon Creek - Dark Hollow Road to mouth A license, which must be displayed on an outer garment while 987 Montgomery Schuylkill River Limerick Township Local Gov’t ul • L • fishing, is required of all people 16 years of age and older. 988 Northampton Lehigh River Route 33 Access PFBC ul • • L • Licenses may be purchased from approximately 1,000 license 989 Northampton East Bangor Lake East Bangor Lake PFBC el • S • issuing agents across the state. A current Pennsylvania trout/ 990 Lehigh Lehigh River Lehigh Gap Access Local Gov’t up • L • 991 Lehigh Lehigh River Sand Island Access Local Gov’t ul • L • salmon permit (stamp) is required to fish for trout and salmon 992 Lancaster Conestoga River Rock Hill Access PFBC ul • S in Pennsylvania waters. 993 Chester Chambers Lake Chambers Lake Local Gov’t el • L • • Brown Trout FOR MORE INFORMATION IMPOUNDMENT & LAKE SPECIAL REGULATION AREAS For more detailed information on specially regulated areas, and SOUTHEAST REGION fishing and boating regulations and laws, see the currentPenn - ID # COUNTY WATERWAY REGULATION TYPE NEAREST TOWN 8 Berks Carsonia Lake Big Bass Special Regulation Reading sylvania Fishing Summary and the Boating Handbook. For a list 35 Northampton Minsi Lake Big Bass Special Regulation Bangor of publications, send a self-addressed, stamped business-sized 50 Berks Blue Marsh Lake Big Bass, Panfish Enhancement Bernville envelope with requests to: Media Productions, PA Fish & Boat Com- 51 Berks Hopewell Lake Big Bass Special Regulation Geigertown 52 Berks Kaercher Creek Dam Big Bass Special Regulation Hamburg mission, P.O. Box 67000, Harrisburg, PA 17106-7000. We realize 53 Bucks Lake Towhee Big Bass Special Regulation Quakertown Golden Rainbow Trout that conditions change on our waterways and that some of this 54 Bucks Nockamixon Lake Big Bass Special Regulation Quakertown 57 Chester Marsh Creek Lake Big Bass Special Regulation Lyndell information may not be accurate. Users noting errors or omissions 77 Lehigh Leaser Lake Misc. Special Regulations Schnecksville on this map are urged to report them to the same address above. 93 Chester Chambers Lake Big Bass, Panfish Enhancement Wagontown 122 Schuylkill Owl Creek Reservoir Catch and Release Lakes Perkiomenville Visit the Commission’s website at www.fishandboat.com. 137 Lancaster Speedwell Forge Catch and Release Lakes Brickerville SAFETY AND SECURITY Report homeland security or terrorism tips to the PA State FLOWING WATER SPECIAL REGULATION AREAS Rainbow Trout Police (www.psp.pa.gov). Phone: 1-888-292-1919 or e-mail: SOUTHEAST REGION ID # COUNTY WATERWAY REGULATION TYPE NEAREST TOWN [email protected]. 9 Chester French Creek Catch-and-Release FFO Knauertown 12 Delaware Ridley Creek Catch-and-Release FFO Media BOATER’S CHECKLIST FOR SAFE AND SECURE WATERWAYS 19 Lancaster Catch-and-Release FFO Mount Joy 20 Lancaster West Branch Octoraro Creek Catch-and-Release FFO Kirkwood ✔ Keep your distance from all military, cruise-line and commercial ship- 22 Lehigh Little Lehigh Creek Catch-and-Release FFO Allentown ping. Do not approach within 100 yards and slow to minimum speed 35 Berks Tulpehocken Creek Delayed Harvest ALO State Hill within 500 yards of any U.S. Naval vessel, including any U.S. military 38 Chester Middle Branch White Clay Creek Delayed Harvest ALO Landenberg or military supply vessel. Violators of the Naval Vessel Protection Zone 39 Chester Pickering Creek Delayed Harvest ALO Chester Springs face up to 6 years in prison and a $250,000 fine, not to mention a quick and 40 Chester West Valley Creek Delayed Harvest ALO Downingtown 58 Schuylkill Bear Creek Delayed Harvest ALO Auburn severe response. Approaching certain other commercial vessels may result 59 Schuylkill Little Schuylkill River Delayed Harvest ALO New Ringgold in an immediate boarding. ID# COUNTY WATERWAY/LIMITS 71 Lehigh Little Lehigh Creek Catch-and-Release FFO Allentown 53 Berks Rattling Run - Headwaters to mouth ✔ Observe and avoid all security zones. Avoid commercial port operations 83 Northampton Bushkill Creek Catch-and-Release ALO Easton 54 Berks Unnamed tributary to Little Schuylkill River - by State Game Lands pond - 92 Northampton Monocacy Creek Trophy-Trout ALO Bethlehem areas, especially those that involve military, cruise-line or petroleum facilities. Headwaters to mouth 95 Chester/ Valley Creek Catch-and-Release All Tackle 55 Luzerne Raccoon Creek - Headwaters to mouth Observe and avoid other restricted areas. Violators will be perceived as a threat Montgomery 56 Schuylkill Tumbling Run - Headwaters to backwater of Silver Creek Reservoir and will face a quick, determined and severe response. 95 Chester Unt to Little Vallley Creek Catch-and-Release All Tackle Valley Forge (Crabby Creek) 57 Berks Sleepy Hollow Run - Headwaters to mouth 58 Lehigh Ontelaunee Creek - Headwaters to S.R. 4024 bridge ✔ Do not stop or anchor beneath bridges or in the channel. If you do, 95 Chester Little Valley Creek Catch-and-Release All Tackle Valley Forge 59 Berks Unnamed tributary to Monocacy Creek - Alsace Township T-539 - expect to be boarded by law enforcement officials. 102 Lancaster/York Susquehanna River Miscellaneous Regulations- Harrisburg Catch-and-Release Bass dam located 40 meters upstream S.R. 2023 to mouth ✔Keep a sharp eye out for anything that looks peculiar or out of the ordinary. 119 Northampton Saucon Creek Trophy-Trout ALO Hellertown 60 Berks Willow Creek - 375 meters upstream T-707 bridge to mouth Report all activities that seem suspicious to the local authorities, the Coast 135 Chester East Branch Brandywine Creek Delayed Harvest ALO Downingtown 61 Northampton Waltz Creek - Confluence Greenwalk Creek to confluence with Martins Creek 62 Lehigh Unnamed tributary to Ontelaunee Creek - 1st west S.R. 309 - Headwaters to mouth Guard or the port or marina security. Do not approach or challenge those 162 Lancaster/York Susquehanna River Miscellaneous Regulations- Peach Bottom Catch-and-Release Bass 63 Schuylkill Unnamed tributary to Bear Creek - West - Headwaters to mouth acting in a suspicious manner. 163 Delaware River, Delaware Estuary, and Delaware Estuary Tidal Tributary Regulations 64 Lehigh - East Wood Street Bridge to former Lehigh Canal downstream ✔ Always secure and lock your boat when you are not on board. * Universally accessible areas are areas where persons with disabilities are accommodated. Call the access owner or Lehigh Street bridge the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission regional office for details. 65 Lehigh Iron Run - Turning Leaf Trail bridge to mouth ✔ Never leave your boat accessible to others. Always take the keys to *** Includes all tributary waters entering section or water defined in the ildW Enhancement Program. 66 Lehigh Spring Creek - Iron Run Shaefer Run junction to mouth the boat with you. ALO= Artificial Lures Only FFO= Fly Fishing Only 67 Carbon White Bear Creek - Headwaters to Inlet to Mauch Chunk Lake Areas highlighted in yellow are under drawdown status at the time of publication of this map. Refer to the Commission’s 68 Schuylkill Unnamed tributary to Little Schuylkill River - Hometowns Park - This information was provided by the U.S. Coast Guard and website (www.fishandboat.com) or contact the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission region office for current status of ID# COUNTY WATERWAY/LIMITS Headwaters at spring fed pond to mouth the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators. these locations. 17 Bucks Cooks Creek - S.R. 4075 bridge in Durham to mouth 69 Lehigh Schaefer Run - 0.71 kilometers (0.44 miles) upstream from confluence with spring to 18 Bucks Unnamed tributary to Cooks Creek - Silver Creek - Unnamed tributary spring at FISH & BOAT COMMISSION STATE FISH HATCHERIES private bridge to mouth confluence with Spring Creek WHO MUST WEAR A LIFE JACKET? VC=Visitor Center TRT=Trout W/CL=Warm/Cool Water SH/S=Steelhead/Salmon 19 Bucks Hollow Run - Headwaters to mouth 70 Northampton Martins Creek - Dam 0.6 kilometers upstream intersection S. Main St (S.R. 1015) ID# COUNTY NAME VC TRT W/CL SH/S 20 Chester Little Valley Creek - Tributary upstream of Rt 202 bridge to mouth and Old Franklin to confluence with Delaware River l All water skiers and anyone towed 1 Erie Fairview State Fish Hatchery ● 21 Chester Valley Creek - S.R. 0029 to mouth 71 Northampton Unnamed tributary to Delaware River (RM 179.27) - Headwater to confluence with 2 Crawford Linesville State Fish Hatchery ● ● ● ● 22 Lancaster Conowingo Creek - Headwaters to S.R. 3005 Spring Valley Rd Delaware River behind vessels, personal watercraft 72 Lehigh Little Lehigh Creek - 0.4km upstream Country Club Road (T-473) Bridge to upstream 3 Erie Union City State Fish Hatchery ● 23 Lancaster Segloch Run - T-596 T-548 to S.R. 1026 operators and passengers and Face Fish Hatchery Road (S.R. 2010) Bridge 4 Erie Corry State Fish Hatchery ● ● 24 Lancaster Unnamed tributary to Conowingo Creek - Headwaters - nw bridge - 73 Northampton Martins Creek - Confluence East & West Branch Martins Creek Discharge Bangor sailboarders (windsurfers). Inflatable 5 Potter Oswayo State Fish Hatchery ● ● Headwaters to mouth 25 Lancaster Unnamed tributary to Trout Run - Headwaters to confluence with Trout Run Sewage Treatment Plant near unnamed tributary life jackets are not acceptable for 6 Wayne Pleasant Mount State Fish Hatchery ● ● ● 26 Lebanon Shearers Creek - Headwaters to powerline at county line 74 Berks Bieber Creek - Dam at S.R. 1021 T593 Junction to mouth confluence with Pine Creek 7 Centre Pleasant Gap State Fish Hatchery ● these activities. 27 Lehigh Cedar Creek - Bridge on Ceder Crest Blvd to Lake Muhlenburg 75 Berks Cacoosing Creek - Wernersville Road (T668) to 809 meters downstream from S.R. 0422 ● ● l Children 12 years of age and 8 Centre Benner Spring State Fish Hatchery 28 Lehigh Little Lehigh Creek - Smith Lane (T-476) Bridge - Lehigh County to Wild Cherry Lane 76 Berks Laurel Run - Confluence unnamed tributary 20 meters upstream Leiszs Bridge Road 9 Centre Bellefonte State Fish Hatchery ● ● younger on Commonwealth waters when IA WA (T-508) Bridge (S. R. 3059) to mouth 10 Clinton Tylersville State Fish Hatchery ● N TE VA R 29 Lehigh Saucon Creek - Headwaters to 0.92 kilometers downstream T-410 bridge 77 Berks Northkill Creek - Headwaters to Northkill Road North (T-528) Bridge underway in any boat 20 feet or less in ● ● L PENNSYLVANIA! 11 Bedford Reynoldsdale State Fish Hatchery Y T 30 Lehigh Trout Creek - Bridge Dixon Street to mouth with Little Lehigh Creek 78 Berks Spring Creek - Headwaters to Sewer Treatment Plant 490 meter upstream S.R. 3010 R length and in all canoes and kayaks. ● ● ● S 79 Berks Trout Run - Trout Run Reservoir dam breast to mouth 12 Cumberland Huntsdale State Fish Hatchery A 31 Lehigh Unnamed tributary to Saucon Creek - Headwaters to mouth N ● ● ● I 80 Berks Wyomissing Creek - Headwaters (north of Knauers) to former Mill Dam upstream 13 Forest Tionesta State Fish Hatchery L 32 Northampton Bushkill Creek - Lower Tatamy Borough Line to private bridge off S.R. 2019 l On District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lakes (only), N re

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April 30. six times a year. with Lehigh River 2031) bridge to unnamed tributary 180 meters upstream from Schultz Bridge Rd (T387) bridge a Pennsylvania 37 Northampton Nancy Run - Bridge on local route 48011 at Butztown to mouth 84 Lehigh Little Cedar Creek - Springs Seeps (70 meters upstream West Tilghman Street) to mouth Life jackets should be personalized, properly fitted and 38 Northampton Saucon Creek - 0.61 Kilometers (0.38 miles) upstream High Street bridge to S.R. 0412 bridge 85 Lehigh Little Lehigh Creek - Upstream face Fish Hatchery Road (S.R. 2010) bridge to 30 Water Trail! 39 Schuylkill Bear Creek - Headwaters to 500 meters downstream 895/594 junction Roeders meters upstream 24th Street Bogart’s (S.R. 2007) Bridge tested. Everyone should know how to use them. ID# COUNTY WATERWAY/LIMITS Check out the other side of this 40 Schuylkill Beaver Creek - Headwaters to bridge on lane off S.R. 1025 86 Northampton Unnamed tributary to Lehigh Canal (river mile 2.18) - Headwaters to mouth Always wear your life jacket. CLASS A WILD TROUT STREAMS 7 Berks Pine Creek - Headwaters to confluence unnamed tributary 41 Columbia - Headwaters to Reservoir Road (T431) 87 Northampton Unnamed tributary to Lehigh River (river mile 3.45) - Downstream face of the I-78 Pennsylvania Angler & Boater map for this region’s water trails! 8 Berks Pine Creek - Headwaters to mouth 42 Schuylkill Cold Run - Headwaters to confluence Beaver Creek (west bound lane) bridge to mouth Definition of Class A Waters - Streams which support a population of naturally produced trout of 9 Berks Sixpenny Creek - Headwaters to mouth 43 Schuylkill Crooked Run - Headwater to mouth 88 Schuylkill - Headwaters to Lofty Reservoir is your guide to great fishing sufficient size and abundance to support a long-term and rewarding sport fishery. and boating in Pennsylvania. 10 Berks Swamp Creek - Headwaters to dam in Bechtelsville 44 Schuylkill Little Crooked Run - Headwaters to mouth 89 Schuylkill Rabbit Run - Headwaters to Rabbit Run Reservoir dam PUMPOUT STATIONS ID# COUNTY WATERWAY/LIMITS 11 Berks Unnamed tributary to West Branch Perkiomen Creek - Headwaters - 868 meters 45 Schuylkill - Headwater to mouth 90 Schuylkill Rabbit Run - Rabbit Run Reservoir dam to mouth Get the informative and 1 Berks Beaver Run - Headwaters to mouth upstream S.R. 1030 - to mouth 46 Schuylkill Messers Run - Lofty Reservoir to Blue Head Reservoir 91 Schuylkill Unnamed tributary to Little Schuylkill River (river mile 3.2 - SGL above route 61) - FACILITY CITY COUNTY WATERWAY entertaining magazine that 0 5 10 2 Berks Bieber Creek - S.R. 2026 bridge Boyers Junction to dam at S.R. 1021 T-593 Junction 12 Berks Unnamed tributary to Sixpenny Creek - Headwaters to mouth 47 Schuylkill Negro Hollow - Headwater to mouth Headwaters to mouth Neshaminy State Park Bensalem Bucks Delaware River 3 Berks Furnace Creek - Headwaters to 930 meters upstream of S.R. 4044 13 Berks Unnamed tributary to Tulpehocken Creek - Womelsdorf - S.R. 3002 bridge at 48 Schuylkill Owl Creek - 372 meters upstream reservoir backwater to backwater to Tamaqua 92 Schuylkill Unnamed tributary to Lizard Creek (river mile11.35) - Headwaters to mouth Baum’s Cove Tullytown Bucks Delaware River readers have enjoyed Maryland 4 Berks Hay Creek - Headwaters to S.R. 82 bridge near Geigertown Womelsdorf to mouth Reservoir at elevation 1092 93 Schuylkill Unnamed tributary to Lizard Creek (river mile13.64) - Headwaters to mouth Riverside Yacht Club Essington Delaware Delaware River for over 80 years. Miles Philadelphia Marine Center Philadelphia Philadelphia Delaware River 5 Berks West Branch Perkiomen Creek - S.R. 1022 bridge at Huffs Church 14 Berks Wyomissing Creek - S.R. 222 bridge to Museum Road Bridge 49 Schuylkill Owl Creek - Tamaqua Reservoir dam at elevation 1058 to mouth 94 Schuylkill Unnamed tributary to Mahoning Creek (river mile 10.09) - Confluence of unnamed tributary West End Yacht Club Essington Delaware Delaware River Subscribe online at to S.R. 2069 bridge Old Rt 100 15 Berks Perkiomen Creek - Headwaters to S.R. 1010 at Hereford 50 Schuylkill Rattling Run - Headwaters to mouth upstream of road intersection to mouth Wissinoming Yacht Club Philadelphia Philadelphia Delaware River www.fishandboat.com. 6 Berks Peters Creek - Headwaters to mouth 16 Bucks Cooks Creek - Confluence of unnamed tributary to S.R. 4075 Bridge 51 Schuylkill - Headwaters to mouth 95 Schuylkill Wash Creek - Headwaters to mouth