Pennsylvania Fishing licenses in New York are available through Department of Environmental Conservation offices, most municipal clerks and at selected retail outlets. In Pennsylvania they can be purchased from county treasurers, at Fish Commission regional offices or through issuing clerks at selected retail outlets. In either state, any angler 16 or older must have a license to fish public waters. Youths under 16 do not need to be licensed in order to fish.
Regulations differ with various bodies of water and regions in New York.
Contact the DEC or check with the syllabus that comes with your license to determine regulations in the area you intend to fish. There is a 75-cent clerk's charge added to each license. This year, for the first time, Pennsylvania fishing licenses may be purchased through the Internet, as well as through licensed dealers. In Pennsylvania, fishing licenses must be visible at all times. BC Fly Fishers , P.O. Box 857, Johnson City, N.Y., 13790.