Fishing
Fishing Hours - see below for 2024 schedule
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - All Day (See below for special events and related pond closures.)
Wednesday - until 9:00 AM
Saturday and Sunday - 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM and 5:30 PM until Dusk
Please be aware that special shooting events can impact fishing hours. Please check the calendar before coming out.
Note that fishing IS NOT PERMITTED when trap and skeet are shooting!
2024 Fishing Season dates are below:
Opening Weekend Fishing Schedule:
April 6, 8 AM - Dusk
April 7, 7 AM - 1 PM
Kids Fishing Contest:
April 27, 8 AM - 1 PM
April 28, 8 AM - 1 PM
Adult Fishing Contest
May 18, 7 AM - Dusk
May 19, 7 AM - 1 PM
Fishing badges available at the clubhouse bar Wednesday - Friday, 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM and Saturday & Sunday Noon to 8:00 PM. Badges will also be available clean-up day and opening day.
Badges
Adults $30 (includes tagged fish fee) Children $15 (ages 4-15) Note: Children under age 4 Do NOT need a badge. A parent and child MUST remain by the rod. All fishermen 16 years and older require and ADULT fishing badge as well as a current PA Fishing License.
Under the rules of the PA Liquor Control Board under the order of the PA Government Authorities, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE NOT PERMITTED on Rural Sportsmen’s Club grounds, which includes the fishing pond and shooting ranges. If persons are caught with alcoholic beverages the club’s PA Liquor License will be at risk and the club may incur significant fines.