Since march 5, pennsylvania fish and boat commission employees and hordes of volunteers have been busy loading the countys 27 trout streams and. Brandon rittenhouse caught two rainbow trout shortly after the 8 a. This season is open only in the following trout parks. Allen christman, of bethlehem, holds a rainbow trout he caught march 29, 2014, in the monocacy creek at bethlehems monocacy park. Open season year round no harvest april 18 through june 12.
April 18 marks pa statewide opening day of trout season. Pennsylvania trout fishing season now open 04072020 effective april 7, 2020, the pennsylvania fish and boat commission pfbc, in consultation with the office of the governor, pennsylvania department of health, and pennsylvania department of conservation and natural resources dcnr opened the statewide 2020 trout season. Pennsylvania trout season opening day wilderness voyageurs. The 2015 season will open march 28 for the mentored youth trout day program in 18 southeastern counties, including. Opening day for the other 49 counties of the state is saturday, april 18. These guides will provide a complete learning day on the water for all skill levels of trout anglers. The designation of waters as part of the regional opening day of trout season shall. Trout season didnt open till noon but they always walked into their favorite fishing spot, deep in the woods. Maramec spring park, bennett spring state park, montauk state park and roaring river state park.
People gather around mahoning creek in danville for the first day of. Their knowledge in trout fishing excels beyond most other trout fishing guides in pennsylvania and will get you hooked up across the state on some great trout fishing opportunities. Saturday was opening day of trout season in our area and excited anglers hit the banks of local creeks bright and early to cast their lines. Next saturday will be the day before easter, but thousands of local residents will participate in their own sunrise service as the curtain rises on opening day of trout season at 8 a. On opening day in the spring, legal trout fishing on designated trout streams begins at 7 a. Paflyfish opening day cancelled in nj forums paflyfish. I would like to catch a stocked trout on something other than a green weenie. Apr 07, 2020 regular season opening day thru labor day 5 combined species extended season jan.
Paflyfish best flies for early season stocked trout forums. The only catch is from march 1 approximately to the opening day in the region, no trout may be taken or possessed. Apr 18, 2015 covington township anglers cast lines saturday during the opening day of trout season for most of the commonwealth. Off the beaten path for opening day of trout season in. Grey fox, march brown, green drakes and native brown trout can be found in the local waters of the anf region. Tom wolf, at his coronavirus briefing on wednesday, said fishing on opening day was. April 18 marks pa statewide opening day of trout season news provided by. Its pennsylvanias biggest youth fishing outreach program, one that appears popular with its target audience. The pa fish and boat commission decided to open the season 11 days early due to the covid19 crises that has been taking over the country with everything being closed and self quarantine, stay home crap. Trout season opening day this weekend cbs pittsburgh. The 2020 freshwater trout season in new castle county opens at 7. Since march 5, pennsylvania fish and boat commission employees and hordes of volunteers have. Pa regional opening day of trout season is april 4.
Saturday, anglers will plunk baits into lakes and streams at the opening moment of the statewide trout season. Most trout waters will temporarily close to fishing again at 12. The pennsylvania fish and boat moved to a split firstday season in 2007. The statewide opening day for pennsylvania trout season was april 18, 2015. Off the beaten path for opening day of trout season in southwestern pennsylvania april 6, 2017 paflyguide1 leave a comment it goes without question that early season trout fishing in pennsylvania means crowded streams. The decision to open trout season immediately is intended to. Year round trout fishing opportunities fish this pa. Trout season in pennsylvania opened early tuesday in an abrupt announcement by the state fish and boat commission. Mar 01, 2015 the only catch is from march 1 approximately to the opening day in the region, no trout may be taken or possessed. April 11 is the second, statewide mentored youth trout day and april 18 is the traditional opening day of trout season for the rest of the state.
Stream sections that are designated as both stocked trout waters and class a wild trout streams located within the regional opening day of trout season area are closed to fishing from march 1 to 8 a. Facts about pa trout season dates for opening days, times, creel limits, minimum sizes. Published on apr 21, 2015 my girlfriend mckayla and i fish the opening day of trout on standing stone creek in huntingdon county pa. Here is the state stocking schedule as of feb 3, 2018. Although most of the approved trout waters received a good amount of fishing pressure on the opening day, anglers were also observed doing well catching trout on the second day of the season. With opening day falling on a thursday this year, mitchell anticipates many eager anglers making a four day weekend of it. Special regulations for big bass program and catch and release on certain waters. Posted mar 31, 2017 childrens lake stocked with thousands of pounds of trout. Opening day for trout fishing in huntingdon, fulton, mifflin, bedford, and blair county. Under this revised plan, a single statewide opening day of trout season will take place on april 7.
Examples of these include catch and release and delayed harvest trout fishing regulation areas. Trout season opens early in pennsylvania pennsylvania. Pennsylvania trout season information official site. Season hours the 2020 freshwater trout season at tidbury kent county and newton sussex county ponds opens at 7. Apr 21, 2015 here is a video of the opening day and the second day of pa trout season. Traditionally, the first day of trout season draws big crowds to fishing holes across the state something all officials in the state wanted to avoid, parker said. Stick with worms or live bait, maybe minnows for opening day, but pink powerbait worms also work well. Apr 06, 2015 brandon rittenhouse caught two rainbow trout shortly after the 8 a. In order to fish for trout, the pennsylvania fish and boat commission reports that anglers 16 and older must possess a fishing license as well as. Harveys lake, luzerne county wbrewyoutv trout season is quickly approaching for fishermen and women across pennsylvania, but it too has been affected by the coronavirus outbreak.
No fishing is permitted in any designated trout stream within two weeks of the opening day of spring trout season, which is the first saturday in april. Freshwater trout fishing delaware fishing regulations. The nice weather made for very crowded conditions, but we had a. On opening day, the waters are stocked with three fish for every angler they expect to attend. Summary book stream sections that are designated as both. Bryan, trimpey, and i head north to fish a mountain stream. The pennsylvania fish and boat moved to a split first day season in 2007, adapting to the often warmer waters of the. Anglers should consult the summary of pa fishing laws and regulations for more details. Officials wanted to avoid large crowds that can gather on the first day of opening season.
The earlier trout season for 18 southeastern pennsylvania counties has been eliminated in 2020 due to covid19. Regular season opening day thru labor day 5 combined species extended season jan. Here is a video of the opening day and the second day of pa trout season. Area anglers head out for opening day of trout season news.
In the announcement posted to the commissions website, the commission said the. About 40 years ago, on the opening day of trout season, frank stanek sr. Mar 31, 2017 opening day of trout season, saturday, april 1. Reach out to a featured trout fishing guide to book a trip. The opening day of trout season was one of the biggest days of the year for both of them, and tomorrow would be opening day. In addition, other special regulation waterways are also open for trout fishing opportunities all year with no closed season. Opening weekend of trout season 2015 apr 20, 2015 apr 20, 2015. Mentored youth trout program to continue despite complainers. The pfbc will operate under a consolidated statewide schedule for opening day for all counties during the 2020 trout season. Mar 01, 2012 on opening day, the waters are stocked with three fish for every angler they expect to attend. Regional opening day of trout season kicks off april 2. Caleb was to meet henry in the forks of the road a little before sunup.
With opening day falling on a thursday this year, mitchell anticipates many eager anglers making a fourday weekend of it. Opening day of trout season means more than you think. On april 20 th aquashicola creek, buckwa creek monroe county and the princess run monroe county received an inseason trout stocking. On other days, trout fishing begins onehalf hour before sunrise. Apr 07, 2020 larger trout creeks of the northwest region. March 29 following another successful mentored youth trout fishing day this past weekend, anglers in 18 southeastern counties are warmed up and ready to kick off a new fishing season on saturday, which marks the regional opening day of trout season. Pennsylvania trout season opening day posted at 15. For some families and fishing buddies, the longheld pennsylvania tradition will include a hearty breakfast served at the confluence of trout fishing, civic responsibility and pancakes. Newswatch 16 found people fishing today in lackawanna county at covington. The pennsylvania fish and boat moved to a split firstday season in 2007, adapting to the often warmer waters of the. Covington township anglers cast lines saturday during the opening day of trout season for most of the commonwealth. Apr, 2012 trout fishing season continues through labor day. But the decision on an early opening was driven by two other factors as well. Bucks countys spring trout season opens at 8am on april 2nd, 2016 two weeks before the statewide opening.