Illustration Pier fishing
No license needed on some piers
Which states cover you on a pier, where fish hold, and the gear regulars bring.
Pier fishing tipsWe list 22 fishing piers in 20 towns across Pennsylvania. From long piers to small docks and shore access: all public, all without a boat.
Illustration Pier fishing
Which states cover you on a pier, where fish hold, and the gear regulars bring.
Pier fishing tips
Illustration Ramp etiquette
Staging, courtesy docks and the Clean, Drain, Dry laws that can bring a fine.
Ramp etiquetteWe list 22 fishing piers in Pennsylvania, most of them around Lake City (2) and Valley Green (2).
Among others Perkiomen Creek, Elk Creek, Briar Creek Reservoir, Mammoth Lake and Borough Dam Pond.
In Pennsylvania a regular fishing license usually applies on piers too. Check the state wildlife agency for exemptions and free fishing days.
Guide: Fishing from a pier: what to know · All boat ramps in Pennsylvania