Pennsylvania fishing is a popular sport for locals and visitors from out of town who come to enjoy fishing Pennsylvania and different spots for Pennsylvania ice fishing. Travelers planning on participating in Pennsylvania fishing should note that a Pennsylvania fishing license is required for anyone age 16 and older. The cost of a license for a resident is $22 per person for the season. Tourists from out of town can get permits for fishing Pennsylvania for 7 days ($34) and 3 days ($26). A special permit, on top of the fishing license is required to fish Lake Erie, which costs $9.

To get a permit for fishing Pennsylvania, folks can mail in their application, apply online, or visit any one of the more than 1,300 License Issuing offices throughout the state of Pennsylvania. A full list of these offices can be found online by visiting the Pennsylvania Parks and Game website. You can also buy the special Lake Erie fishing permit at all of these locations. Fishing licenses for the coming year will go on sale each December 1st. In order to fish for trout and salmon, folks will also need a special stamp on their license, which costs $9 and is good for one year, and can also be obtained at the above locations. Fishermen should note that not only must they have a permit in their possession, but it must be signed using ink and displayed somewhere as they fish. You will need to provide a valid social security number in order to get a fishing permit and license.

Throughout the state, there are a number of great places to fish. Folks from out of town will find that the state of Pennsylvania actually has designated approved trout waters, which are often stocked with trout and are the best places to go for good trout fishing. Some of the most popular approved trout waters in Pennsylvania include Allegheny Creek in Berks County, Chester Creek in Delaware County, Pennypack Creek in Montgomery County and Tuscarora Lake in Schuylkill County, which is stocked with trout in both the winter and fall.

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Another popular way to enjoy fishing in Pennsylvania is through ice fishing in Pennsylvania. Permits and stamps for Pennsylvania ice fishing are the same as they are for fishing throughout the rest of the year. Streams of trout actually migrate through the waters of Pennsylvania and make for excellent winter-time ice fishing in Pennsylvania. Many of the most popular Pennsylvania ice fishing spots are stocked annually with trout, although the number of fish is not released to the public until after the stocking has taken place. Perch, blue gills and big crappies are also a mainstay of ice fishing in Pennsylvania and draw locals and tourists out on the ice in the freezing cold each winter. Shallow lakes, usually far to the north, are the most popular choices for ice fishing.

Travelers planning Pennsylvania fishing trips may also want to add in some sightseeing or other activities in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania wine tours are a great way to see the Pennsylvania countryside while enjoying some original Pennsylvania wines. Trips to popular sightseeing towns such as Philadelphia, Gettysburg or even Lancaster can also be a great way to combine a Pennsylvania fishing trip with the chance to see some of the more famous sites in Pennsylvania.