River Herring in Pennsylvania
Where river herring live in Pennsylvania, with the rules.
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Pennsylvania river herring: the basics
River herring (Alosa pseudoharengus / Alosa aestivalis) counts as game fish in Pennsylvania, and its limits appear under 3 water classes. susquehanna, lehigh and schuylkill rivers and tributaries, west branch delaware,: 0, open closed year-round.
No record entry and no stocking row mention it.
Every Summary row naming river herring
| Water class | Where | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth inland waters | Susquehanna, Lehigh and Schuylkill rivers and tributaries, West Branch Delaware, Delaware River and estuary, Delaware tr | 0 | CLOSED YEAR-ROUND |
| Conowingo Reservoir (Susquehanna River boundary) | Conowingo Reservoir up to Holtwood Dam | 0 | CLOSED YEAR-ROUND |
| Delaware River and estuary | Delaware River, West Branch Delaware River, Delaware River tributaries to the limit of tidal influence, and the Lehigh R | 0 | CLOSED YEAR-ROUND |
2026 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary (PA Fish and Boat Commission; in effect or proposed as of October 1, 2025, PDF revised February 27, 2026), page 10 to 14. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
Neighbors of river herring on the PFBC list
- Largemouth Bassgame fish
- Smallmouth Bassgame fish
- Spotted Bassgame fish
- Rock Bassgame fish
- Striped Bassgame fish
- White Bassgame fish
- Bluegillgame fish
- Pumpkinseedgame fish
- Redbreast Sunfishgame fish
- Crappiegame fish
- Yellow Perchgame fish
- White Perchgame fish
Pennsylvania scenery within reach of River Herring
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Pennsylvania river herring, answered briefly
How many river herring can I keep in Pennsylvania?
0 on susquehanna, lehigh and schuylkill rivers and tributaries, west branch delaware,, season closed year-round; other water classes have their own rows.
Where was the Pennsylvania record river herring caught?
There is no record entry.
Which Keystone water is a good bet for river herring?
No lake or stream page names it.
Where are river herring stocked?
Not on the 2026 PFBC stocking lists.
How is river herring listed by the PFBC?
Alosa pseudoharengus / Alosa aestivalis; listed as game fish.
When is river herring season open in Pennsylvania?
CLOSED YEAR-ROUND on susquehanna, lehigh and schuylkill rivers and tributaries, west branch delaware,.
Do I need a permit to fish for river herring?
Anyone 16 or older needs a Pennsylvania fishing license: $27.97 for residents, $60.97 for nonresidents and $14.47 for resident seniors, fees included.
Which guides target river herring?
None do by name; see the guides page.
Find river herring close to home
Every listed lake and stream has a page here.