Pennsylvania § 2103 - Stocked waters open for fishing.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 2103 — Stocked waters open for fishing., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2103. Stocked waters open for fishing.
(a) General rule.--Any water area in this Commonwealth stocked with fish furnished by the commission shall be open to the public for the purpose of free lawful fishing.
(b) Liability for property damage.--This section does not exempt any person trespassing on the lands of any person in this Commonwealth from liability for any damage he may do to those lands or to any improvements, crops, livestock or poultry thereon.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 2103
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 2103 cover?
Section 2103 ("Stocked waters open for fishing.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Pennsylvania § 2103?
A common citation format is "Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 2103" (Pennsylvania). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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How does Pennsylvania § 2103 apply to my situation?
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