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Special-regulation programs on PA lakes

2026 Summary

PFBC puts some lakes in programs with their own sizes, limits or seasons. Each program below lists its lakes and the rule, summarized from the 2026 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary with page numbers. The Summary and posted signs govern.

Big Bass Program 61 lakes · 2026 Fishing Summary, p. 11
Brood Stock Lakes Program 14 lakes · 2026 Fishing Summary, p. 15
Catch and Release Lakes 14 lakes · 2026 Fishing Summary, p. 15
Panfish Enhancement Special Regulations 26 lakes · 2026 Fishing Summary, p. 15
Miscellaneous Special Regulations 22 lakes · 2026 Fishing Summary, p. 16–17

Closed to fishing

PFBC's special-regulation data (Mar 2026) marks these waters closed to fishing. Each keeps its page for reference.

Beaverdale Reservoir (Lloydell Reservoir) Cambria Co.
Penn Forest Reservoir Carbon Co.
Beaver Run Reservoir Westmoreland Co.
Bentleyville Reservoir Washington Co.
Butler Hunting And Fishing Club Lake Butler Co.
Lake Jamie Monroe Co.
North Fork Reservoir Somerset Co.
Pymatuning Sanctuary Crawford Co.

PA lake special-regulation programs, explained