Bait-N-Basics

08/09/2025

Bait Fish have arrived, so stop by for all your Fishing needs !

07/03/2025

Tomorrow, July 4th is the last Fish For Free Day in PA. No license needed
Best times.
7:07 am - 9:07 am
7:39 pm - 9:39 pm

03/27/2025

Stop in Bait-N-Basics for all your fishing needs ! 570-470-3104

Mentor fishing day is
March 29, 2025

Trout fishing starts on
April 5th, 2025

03/27/2025

The first day of the statewide trout season in Pennsylvania for 2025 is Saturday, April 5th, at 8 a.m..
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Mentored Youth Trout Day: There's a Mentored Youth Trout Day on Saturday, March 29th, where youth anglers can fish with a mentor.
Statewide Opening Day: The official statewide opening day for trout fishing is Saturday, April 5th, at 8 a.m.
Fishing Hours: After the 8 a.m. opener, fishing is allowed 24 hours a day.
Minimum Size: The minimum size for trout is seven (7) inches.
Creel Limit: Anglers may keep up to five trout (combined species) measuring at least 7-inches long during the regular season.
Extended Season: An extended season begins on September 3rd, with a daily limit of three trout.
Stocking: Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission stocks streams and lakes with trout in preparation for the season opener.
Regulations: Anglers should consult the Summary of PA Fishing Laws and Regulations for more details.
Visit pa.gov for event listings
Visit fbweb.pa.gov/TroutStocking for the complete schedule
Fishing Regulations - Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Trout (all species) – Regular Season From 8 a.m. on the first Saturday in April, to midnight, Labor Day.

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (.gov)

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03/27/2025

Pennsylvania's 2025

Mentored Trout Fishing Day is set for March 29, 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m., and is only open to anglers ages 15 and under fishing with a properly licensed adult angler age 16 or older.

02/02/2025

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02/02/2025

We are open daily Monday thru Saturday 6am to 5pm Sunday 6am to 2pm Please call b/4 coming some days we go for supplies ~~~ Joe 570-470-3104

07/01/2024

Bait-N-Basics will be OPEN JULY 4TH @ 6AM
570-470-3104

07/01/2024

FYI
THURSDAY JULY 4TH IS FREE FISHING DAY IN PA NO LICENSE NEEDED !
BE SAFE & HAVE A HAPPY 4TH

03/30/2024

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) reminds anglers that Mentored Youth Trout Day will happen on Saturday, March 30, 2024, beginning at 8 a.m. This is a statewide event open to youth anglers ages 15 and under and their licensed adult mentors on hundreds of waters in all 67 counties.

02/23/2024

Fresh Bait Fish were just delivered so stop by over the weekend and get your fishing supplies here !
Call Joe 570-470-3104