Limestone springs fishing preserve

Fishing Open year round 8:00am - 3:30pm

excluding Easter, 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day

Rates & Policies

Admission: $2.00/person

Military Service Personnel, Veterans & kids under 15: Free

Trout: $6.75/lb

Rod Rental: $10.00/day

Trout Cleaning: $1.75/fish, dressed or fillets, your choice

Pavilion Rental: $30/day - Please call or email to reserve (717.866.2461 or sales@laurelhilltroutfarm.com)

Cash, Visa, Mastercard, Discover and gift cards we issue are accepted for payment.

All fish caught must be kept.

Note: PA State Fish and Game laws require that the invoice supplied must be kept in your possession for transportation of fish from this facility.

Check-In Procedure

Complete registration form, get bait, go fishing!

Check-Out Procedure

Bring fish to the tackle shop for weighing and checkout.

Fish will be cleaned, if desired, and bagged with ice.

General Information

  • Fish are stocked regularly

  • No fishing license or trout stamp is required

  • No catch limit

  • Free ice available

  • Picnic tables and benches are available for use around the fishing stream

Events

Recurring Events

  • Tuesdays: Veteran Appreciation Day - all Veterans (with ID) receive free cleaning for their entire catch.

  • Wednesdays: Ladies’ Day - all registered female anglers that sign into our preserve will receive free admission for everyone in their group.

  • Thursdays: Trophy Catch Day - any registered angler who catches a rainbow trout over 3lbs will receive free cleaning for their entire catch.

  • Fridays: Senior Appreciation Day - all seniors age 55+ will receive free cleaning for their entire catch.

  • 2nd Sunday of each month, April - October: Fly Fishing Day - all fly fishermen will receive free admission for everyone in their group.

  • 3rd Sunday of each month, April - October: Scouts for Trout - free admission for all Boy Scouts & Girl Scouts (in uniform) and their families. Each scout in uniform will receive free cleaning for up to five fish caught.

Other Events **Dates and events subject to change**

  • Saturday, 14 March 2026, 8am - 3pm: St. Patrick’s Day Gold Rush - Come down to catch your lucky St. Patty’s Day golden rainbows! Prizes will be awarded to the 4 biggest golden rainbow trout and the biggest rainbow trout caught.

  • Saturday, 4 April 2026, 8am - 3pm: Opening Day Alternative - Trout season is open! Beat the crowds and come down to our fishing preserve. No fishing license required and there are no restrictions. Free admission for all who attend.

  • Sunday, 10 May 2026, 8am - 3pm: Mother’s Day Outing - Each Mom that comes in with their family today will get free admission for their entire group.

  • Sunday, 21 June 2026, 8am - 3pm: Father’s Day Outing - Each Dad that comes in with their family today will get free admission for their entire group, plus a piece of our delicious smoked trout for free!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Can we bring our dog? Yes, dogs are permitted, but they must be on a leash and you must clean up after them.

  • What are your hours today? 8:00am - 3:30pm, 7 days a week. Our cleaning station closes at 3:30pm and no fish sales or customers are permitted after 3:30pm. (We are closed on Easter, 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Chritsmas Eve, Christmas, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.)

  • Can we bring our own fishing rod? Yes, you can bring your own fishing rod.

  • Can we bring our own bait? Yes, you can bring your own bait, but no minnows are permitted.

  • Can we use lures? Yes, you can use lures.

  • What is your address? 930 Tulpehocken Rd, Richland, PA 17087.

  • Do you sell gift certificates? Yes, we sell gift certificates.

  • Do I need a fishing license? No, you do not need a fishing license.

  • Are you open on holidays? We are open on Memorial Day and Labor Day, but closed on Easter, 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Chritsmas Eve, Christmas, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

  • When are you closed? We are closed on Easter, 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Chritsmas Eve, Christmas, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

  • Do I have to keep the trout I catch? Yes, all fish caught must be kept and paid for.

  • What type of payment do you accept? We accept cash, check and credit cards. Sorry we do not accept EBT.

  • Can we net fish out of the stream? No.

  • Can we bring our own grill? No. But you can reserve our pavilion and grill for $30/day by calling or emailing (717.866.2461 or sales@laurelhilltroutfarm.com).

  • Can you descale the fish? No.

  • Are we allowed to use the pavilion? Not without a reservation.

  • What species of fish do you have? Rainbow trout.