Pennsylvania regulations
Walleye Regulations in Pennsylvania 2026
Pennsylvania walleye 2026 open seasons vary by 12 management regions. Statewide rules apply for 6/day. Pick your region in the rule table below. Sourced from Fish & Boat Commission.
Rules (30)
- Daily bag
- 6 fish/day
- Season opens
- May 3
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Min size
- 15"
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 5
- Min size
- 15"
- Daily bag
- 6 fish/day combined
- Season opens
- May 3
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 6 fish
- Min size
- 15"
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Min size
- 15"
- Status
- Open
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Min size
- 18"
- Season opens
- May 3
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Min size
- 18"
Walleye on famous Pennsylvania waters
Dedicated rule pages for Walleye on the most-targeted destinations in Pennsylvania.
Other Pennsylvania fish regulations
Other regulated species in Pennsylvania with current rule pages — same Fish & Boat Commission source, same verification cadence.
- Trout (Brook, Brown, Rainbow)501 rules
- Largemouth Bass259 rules
- Smallmouth Bass259 rules
- Crappie (Black & White)61 rules
- Muskie (Muskellunge)59 rules
- Bluegill (Sunfish)48 rules
- Northern Pike38 rules
- Yellow Perch33 rules
- Channel Catfish12 rules
- Lake Trout3 rules
Frequently asked questions
When is Walleye season in Pennsylvania?
Walleye season in Pennsylvania runs from May 3 to Dec 31 per Fish & Boat Commission.
What is the size limit for Walleye in Pennsylvania?
Minimum size for Walleye in Pennsylvania is 15 inches in Commonwealth Inland Waters, per Fish & Boat Commission. Slot limits or maximum sizes may apply in some zones.
What is the daily bag limit for Walleye in Pennsylvania?
Daily bag limit for Walleye in Pennsylvania is 5 in Conowingo Reservoir Up To Holtwood Dam, per Fish & Boat Commission.
Official sources cited
- https://www.eregulations.com/assets/docs/guides/25PAFW_LR.pdf
- https://www.eregulations.com/assets/docs/resources/PA/25PAFW_LR.pdf
- https://www.eregulations.com/pennsylvania/fishing/delaware-river-and-estuary