What You Need to Know About Pennsylvania s 2021 Trout Season and Stocking Operations mychesco.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from mychesco.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
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.
As part of a consolidated schedule made necessary by COVID-19, trout season will begin on April 3 this year. Mentored youth fishing will be held March 27.
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PFBC ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO 2021 TROUT SEASON AND STOCKING OPERATIONS DURING QUARTERLY MEETING
01/25/2021
HARRISBURG, Pa. (January 25) – During its quarterly business meeting held virtually on January 25, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) announced several changes to the upcoming 2021 trout season, including opening day dates and stocking operations.
These changes, effective immediately, include consolidating the 2021 season into a single, statewide schedule for all Pennsylvania counties; beginning trout stocking operations earlier than usual; reinstating limited volunteer opportunities for trout stocking operations; and releasing a schedule of trout stocking dates and locations. All changes were made by the PFBC in consultation with the Office of the Governor, Pennsylvania Department of Health, and Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to address ongoing public health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic while preserving the opportun