In 2021, anglers will have an excellent chance to catch large, trophy-sized trout. As with past practice, the average size of the trout produced for stocking is 11 inches in length.
These figures, which are consistent with the number of trout stocked over the past decade, include approximately 2.2 million Rainbow Trout 686,000 Brown Trout and 293,000 Brook Trout. The PFBC will continue to stock approximately 3.2 million adult trout in 701 streams and 128 lakes open to public angling.
PA TROUT STOCKING LICENSE
To participate in trout fishing and keep trout, anglers ages 16 and older require both a fishing license and a trout permit.
PA TROUT STOCKING REGISTRATION
The 2021 adult trout stocking schedule is searchable by county, lists the waterways in alphabetical order, and indicates stocking dates and the species of trout that will be stocked.Ģ021 Pennsylvania fishing licenses, launch permits, and boat registration renewals are available for purchase online through the convenient new HuntFishPA online licensing accessible by visiting the FishBoatPA mobile app, or by visiting one of approximately 700 retail license issuing agents across the state. “We really look forward to the day when we can welcome everybody back to help us stock again, but in the meantime, we thank the anglers for their understanding as we try to protect the safety of our staff and the public.” “We realize that people of all ages really enjoy meeting up with the stocking truck at their local lake or stream to see some of the beautiful trout we’ve been raising at our hatcheries, and maybe even carry a few buckets to the water,” added Wisner. All volunteers selected will be required to wear personal protective gear, including masks and gloves, and practice social distancing while participating in stocking operations. Instead, in accordance with public safety recommendations from the Governor’s office and Pennsylvania Department of Health, volunteers will be recruited from an existing pool of individuals who have traditionally assisted with float stocking and bucket carrying organized through local conservation organizations, schools, and other groups. While the stocking schedule is a useful tool for planning a fishing trip, Wisner noted that the PFBC will not be permitting “walk-up” volunteers to assist with stocking trout in 2021. The move to an earlier statewide schedule for trout season provides anglers with two more weeks to enjoy trout fishing statewide, reduces travel associated with multiple opening days, and minimizes overcrowding on many popular waterways to allow anglers to comply with social distancing guidelines. To provide for additional angling opportunities during this time, trout which are stocked in lakes, reservoirs, and ponds during the pre-season will be open to catch-and-release angling but may not be harvested until statewide Mentored Youth Trout Fishing Day and statewide Opening Day of Trout Season. Due to stocking operations beginning earlier, all streams that are designated as Stocked Trout Waters will be closed to angling from February 15 until the statewide Mentored Youth Trout Fishing Day and the statewide Opening Day of Trout Season. These accelerated operations will ensure that the most waters will be stocked in advance of the single, statewide Mentored Youth Trout Fishing Day on Saturday, March 27, and the single, statewide Opening Day of Trout Season on Saturday, April 3. This year, the PFBC will begin stocking two weeks earlier than usual, beginning the week of February 15. So, get your gear ready, buy your fishing license, and start planning your opening day adventure and fishing trips throughout the season.” “We’re happy that we’ll be able to provide these stocking dates to the anglers this season so they can learn which local waters will be ready for some great fishing in just a few weeks. – Excitement for the spring trout fishing season kicks into high gear today as the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is pleased to make its 2021 adult trout stocking schedule available using the FishBoatPA mobile app and website ( “While winter seems to be here to stay for a while, the release of our stocking schedule is always a welcome reminder that spring will be here before we know it,” said Brian Wisner, Director of the PFBC Bureau of Hatcheries.
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