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Lake Trout Regulations in Pennsylvania 2026

Pennsylvania Lake Trout regulations as of 2026-05-08: Daily bag 2 fish; Min size 15 inches; Status Prohibited. Sourced from Fish & Boat Commission.

About Lake Trout

Rules (5)

Lake ErieClosed
Status
Prohibited
Daily bag
2 fish
Min size
15"
over 30” Do Not Eat Applies to Lake Erie, Presque Isle Bay and peninsular waters, all Lake Erie tributaries in their entirety, which include Cascade Creek, Conneaut Creek, Crooked Creek, East Branch Conneaut Creek, Eightmile Creek, Elk Creek, Fourmile Creek, Middle Branch Conneaut Creek, Marsh Run, Mill Creek, Mud Run, Raccoon Creek, Sevenmile Creek, Sixmile Creek, Sixteenmile Creek, Stone Run, Temple Run, Turkey Creek, Twelvemile Creek, Twentymile Creek, Walnut Creek, West Branch Conneaut Creek and all waters that flow into these tributaries.
Lake Erie (Erie Co.)Closed
Status
Prohibited
Open waters, over 30 inches, Do Not Eat
Lake Erie Tributary Streams
Daily bag
3 fish/day
(combined trout/salmon)

Also known as

Lake Trout is also called lakers. Anglers in different regions use different names for the same fish, and the rules on this page apply to all of them in Pennsylvania.

Frequently asked questions

When is Lake Trout season in Pennsylvania?

Lake Trout season in Pennsylvania is set by Fish & Boat Commission. Some zones may have specific open windows; see the rule table above.

What is the size limit for Lake Trout in Pennsylvania?

Minimum size for Lake Trout in Pennsylvania is 15 inches in Lake Erie, per Fish & Boat Commission. Slot limits or maximum sizes may apply in some zones.

What is the daily bag limit for Lake Trout in Pennsylvania?

Daily bag limit for Lake Trout in Pennsylvania is 2 fish in Lake Erie, per Fish & Boat Commission.

Official sources cited

Reference only. Regulations change frequently, often mid-season. Always verify with Fish & Boat Commission before keeping a catch. Last verified .

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