(WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) reminds anglers that the statewide opening day of trout season is this Saturday, April 5.
Throughout the 2025 season, the PFBC says it will stock around 3.2 million adult trout in 691 streams and 130 lakes open to public angling. The trout will include around 2.4 million Rainbow Trout, 693,000 Brown Trout, and 125,000 Brook Trout.
The PFBC states they will also stock approximately 72,000 trophy-sized trout measuring 14"-20". This will include 14,000 golden Rainbow Trout, weighing an average of 1.5 pounds, which will also be stocked during preseason and in-season stockings.
During the regular trout season (opening Day through Labor Day), those fishing may keep up to five trout per day, measuring at least seven inches long, the PFBC explains.
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Permits and licenses are available using the HuntFishPA online portal and in person at nearly 700 license issuing agents. All, including youth, are required to have their own account within the licensing system.
Those who plan to fish from a boat on opening day are reminded that the PFBC's cold-weather life jacket requirement is in effect. Under this rule, anyone on a boat 16 feet or less, including all canoes and kayaks, is required to wear a life jacket.
Learn about different types of fishing, like fly fishing and ice fishing, and review catch-and-release techniques on the Get Started Fishing page on the PFBC website.
On Saturday, April 5, you may begin fishing at 8:00 a.m.
