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State Record Fish Rules
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1. New fish weight must exceed existing
state record weight
by one ounce or more to be considered.
2.
Fish
must be caught in Pennsylvania waters open to the public
without charge or fee. Fish taken from farm ponds, fee-fishing
lakes,
ponds or streams or in waters restricted to use by club members
or
their guests do not qualify.
3.
Fish
must be caught by legal methods during legally open
season.
4.
Fish
must be weighed on a certified scale. Weighing must be
witnessed by one person, not including the angler or any
companions accompanying the angler at the time of catch.
5.
Measurements
must be made with a metal ruler or tape.
Measurements may be made by an Official Measuring Station
or authorized employee of the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat
Commission.
6.
Species MUST BE VERIFIED by a Fish & Boat Commission
biologist, waterways conservation officer (WCO) or other
authorized employee of the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission.
7.
A clear side-view PHOTOGRAPH of the fish IS REQUIRED.
Fins should be spread open to the extent possible. The
photograph should be in color.
8.
Application must be received within 60 days of the catch.
9.
Resident
and non-resident anglers can qualify.
10.
Completed application must be sworn to and properly notarized.
11.
The
Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission reserves the right
to investigate the identification, methods used in catching and
the
accuracy of measuring and weighing. It also reserves the right
to reject any application.
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