Effective 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC), in consultation with the Office of the Governor, Pennsylvania Department of Health, and Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) opened the statewide 2020 trout season.
With COVID-19 still an issue through the community and region, all residents planning on fishing at Hillcrest Pond at Cisco Park are reminded that they must abide by all social distancing guidelines: Anglers should limit travel by fishing close to home, cover their faces with a mask or other cloth covering, keep a distance of at least six feet from others (the length of arm with an outstretched fishing rod is a good guide), only go fishing with members of their families living in the same household, and never share fishing gear with others. If another angler is in an area you intended to fish, please move to another spot. If a particular fishing pond or park seems crowded, please consider coming back at a less crowded time, or try another location.
The fishing dock at Sandy Run Park will remain closed until further notice in order to prevent cross contamination on the dock rails.Â
