The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission issued a strong advisory to encourage anglers who catch invasive northern snakeheads to report and dispose of any fish caught.
When Ethan Borland heard he would be helping to stock trout at Deer Lakes Park, he didn’t get excited. He had no idea what that meant. The 9-year-old’s perspective would change as he held a white bucket filled with trout to toss into the water. “It was pretty fun,” he
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Pennsylvania’s trout season will open earlier than usual this year, and statewide, on April 3.
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission on Monday set the opening date and also approved a single statewide Mentored Youth Trout Day on March 27.
As a result of the consolidation, separate regional mentored youth and opening days will not occur. Because mentored youth days were canceled last year, all Voluntary Youth Fishing Licenses purchased last season remain valid and will be honored during the 2021 season.
Officials said the changes will allow anglers to enjoy their recreational sport outdoors while addressing ongoing health concerns related to the covid-19 pandemic.