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Regardless of the season, the natural beauty of the Susquehanna River Valley’s streams, creeks, lakes, and its namesake, the Susquehanna River, invites all to explore the great outdoors. Catch some family fun!
Along with many pristine fishing areas, which this Guide will outline, the region is also home to What’s Inside three state parks: Shikellamy State Where To Start? ...... 2 Park and Marina, Milton State Park, Get Your Gear Here ...... 3 and R.B. Winter State Park. What Can I Catch? ...... 4
Where Are The Fish? ...... 6
Licensing ...... 8
Other Useful Guides ...... 9
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Fish For FREE Days There are two days during the year when you do not need a fishing license to fish in PA’s waterways. In 2011, those two days are Memorial Day and Labor Day. This is a great time to introduce someone new to fishing. For more info about Fish For FREE Days, go to www.FishAndBoat.com. All other regulations apply. * Fishing licenses can bepurchased here. HBTBOEUPXJOHTFSWJDFT LBZBLTGPSmTIJOH#BJUBOEUBDLMF 3FOUQPOUPPOCPBUT KFUTLJT DBOPFT XXXMBLFBVHVTUBPVUmUUFSTDPN 4VOCVSZ 1" .BSJOB3PBE Lake AugustaOutfitters TFMFDUJPOPGnZmTIJOHHFBS mTIJOHOFFET JODMVEJOHBOFYQBOTJWF GFBUVSJOHTVQQMJFTBOECBJUGPSBMMZPVS -BSHFTUGVMMTFSWJDFCBJUBOEUBDLMFTUPSF XXXCMVFIFSPOTQPSUTDPN .JMUPO 1" 4UBUF3PVUF Blue Heron Sports* 'JTIJOHLBZBLTGPSSFOU .JČJOCVSH 1" 0ME5VSOQJLF3PBE Big Earl’sBikeShop Goods Shops Goods Shops Guides andSportingGuides andSporting Outfitters, Outfitters,Local Local
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Fishing Guide | 7 Information included in this Guide was provided by local, fully-licensed fishing guides. Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of content, contact info is provided to allow verification prior to visiting.
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