FISHING:
Pymatuning has some of the best fishing in Pennsylvania. Species include; Walleye, Muskie, Perch, Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Catfish, Sunfish and Carp. All species at Pymatuning Lake have open season all year-round. Walleye minimum size is 15 inches, with a daily limit of 6. Bass minimum size is 12 inches, with a daily limit of 5. Muskie minimum size is 30 inches with a daily limit of 2. All other species have no minimum size or limit.
Tournaments: There is an annual Crappie Tournament held in May. There are also 2 Walleye tournaments held in May. There is a kids FREE Fishing Derby held 1st week in August.
Fishing Licenses/Bait and Tackle: There are several local stores in the area that offer all that is needed to get you out fishing, including licenses. You will need a PA license to fish from the shore at the cottages, but you can use either a PA or Ohio license anywhere on the lake in a boat.
Type of License
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Age
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Cost
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Agent Fee
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Total
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Resident
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16 - 64
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$21.00
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$1.00
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$22.00
|
Senior Resident
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65 & up
|
10.00
|
1.00
|
11.00
|
Senior Resident - Lifetime
|
65 & up
|
50.00
|
1.00
|
51.00
|
One-Day Resident (not valid April 1-30)
|
16 & up
|
10.00
|
1.00
|
11.00
|
Non-Resident
|
16 & up
|
51.00
|
1.00
|
52.00
|
Seven-Day Tourist
|
16 & up
|
33.00
|
1.00
|
34.00
|
Three-Day Tourist
|
16 & up
|
25.00
|
1.00
|
26.00
|
Trout/Salmon Stamp
|
16 & up
|
8.00
|
1.00
|
9.00
|
Lake Erie Permit
|
16 & up
|
8.00
|
1.00
|
9.00
|
Combination Trout-Salmon/Lake Erie Permit
|
16 & up
|
14.00
|
1.00
|
15.00
|
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