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30-01-2025
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Pennsylvania releases 2025 trout stocking schedule: what anglers need to know
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Anglers across Pennsylvania can start planning their spring fishing trips, as the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) has released its 2025 adult trout stocking schedule. The schedule, now available online, provides stocking dates, locations, and species details for the 3.2 million trout set to be released into 691 streams and 130 lakes statewide. 'Anticipation is already beginning to build for the many spring fishing opportunities just around the corner here in Pennsylvania, and every angler can benefit from knowing when their favorite stream or lake will be stocked with trout, starting in just a few weeks,' Brian Niewinski, director of the PFBC's Bureau of Hatcheries, said. 'Whether you`re looking to volunteer to help stock trout, or you just want to plan ahead for statewide Mentored Youth Trout Day, Opening Day, or some early trout fishing along a special regulation water, reviewing the stocking schedule in advance will help set you up for a successful trip.' Stocking begins the week of Feb. 17, with Pennsylvania's statewide trout season opening April 5. A single Mentored Youth Trout Day is set for March 29. Anglers should note that fishing is prohibited on designated Stocked Trout Waters between Feb. 17 and April 5, except for locations open to year-round fishing. The PFBC will release approximately 2.4 million rainbow trout, 693,000 brown trout and 125,000 brook trout, with an average size of 11 inches. Additionally, 72,000 trophy-sized brood fish and 14,000 golden rainbow trout will be stocked throughout the season. Several waterways have been added or extended in the 2025 stocking plan, including Caroline Lake in Bucks County, Mosquito Creek in Clearfield County and Harvest Fields Ponds in Centre County. Meanwhile, a lack of access has led to the removal of stocking at locations such as Riggles Gap Run in Blair County and Bald Eagle Creek in York County. The PFBC welcomes volunteers to assist with stocking efforts. Individuals or small groups can participate without registration, but larger groups should coordinate with their regional law enforcement office. Anglers ages 16 and older must have both a fishing license and a trout permit, which can be purchased online or at retailers statewide. For the full stocking schedule, visit Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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30-01-2025
- Climate
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Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission announces adult trout stocking schedule
(WHTM) — The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission has released the 2025 adult trout stocking schedule. 'Anticipation is already beginning to build for the many spring fishing opportunities just around the corner here in Pennsylvania, and every angler can benefit from knowing when their favorite stream or lake will be stocked with trout, starting in just a few weeks,' said Brian Niewinski, Director of the PFBC's Bureau of Hatcheries. Preliminary 2025-26 hunting seasons approved; final approval expected in April The schedule is searchable by county and lists waterways in alphabetical order. If you're looking to volunteer to help stock trout, meeting locations are listed as well. Statewide opening day for trout season is Saturday, April 5. A single statewide Mentored Youth Trout Day is Saturday, March 29. Stocking operations begin the week of Feb. 17. Anglers are reminded that in stocked trout waters, fishing is not permitted from Feb. 17 at 8 a.m. until opening day of trout season, unless they're included in the Year-Round Fishing program. The Fish and Boat Commission plans to stop 3.2 Million adult trout in 691 streams and 130 lakes statewide. The vast majority are Rainbow Trout, with 693,000 Brown Trout and 125,000 Brook Trout. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
