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New legal standard defines how to measure a fish in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania now legally defines "total length" as the greatest straight-line measurement from the tip of the jaw to the farthest extent of the tail with lobes compressed.

Published Jul 28, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Pennsylvania’s recreational and commercial anglers now have an official, legally binding definition for how to measure a fish, ending years of informal guidance and potential enforcement complications.