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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 Pennsylvania 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 DELAWARE RIVER 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 # COUNTY 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 Delaware River 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 Philadelphia Delaware River Fort Mifflin 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, rivers 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.
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