pa-56-24-848: Proposed special regulation designation

Summary

The Fish and Boat Commission (Commission) has approved guidelines with regard to encouraging public participation on possible changes to the designation of streams, stream sections or lakes for special regulation programs. Under 58 Pa. Code Chapter 65 (relating to special fishing regulations), the Commission designates or redesignates certain streams, stream sections and lakes as being subject to special fishing regulations. These designations and redesignations are effective after Commission approval when they are posted at the site and a notice is published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin . Under the Commission's guidelines, a notice concerning the proposed designation of a stream, stream section or lake under special regulations ordinarily will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin before the matter is reviewed by the Board of Commissioners. At the next Commission meeting on July 27, 2026, the Commission will consider taking the following action with respect to waters subject to special fishing regulations under 58 Pa. Code Chapter 65, effective upon publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin . 58 Pa. Code § 65.5. Catch and release artificial lures only The Commission will consider removing the following water from its list of catch and release artificial lures only waters regulated and managed under 58 Pa. Code § 65.5 (relating to catch and release artificial lures only): County Water Section Cumberland Yellow Breeches Creek 03 Persons with comments, objections or...

The agency’s own summary, as published.