Pennsylvania Trout Stocking Begins Statewide (2023)

Today, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission began its annual preseason trout stocking operations in creeks and lakes statewide.  Volunteers helped to stock thousands of Rainbow, golden Rainbow, and Brown Trout into sections of Conoy Creek and Donegal Creek in Lancaster County this afternoon.  This year, the PFBC will stock approximately 3.2 million trout into public waterways, and volunteer sportsman's groups will stock another million trout for anglers to enjoy.  Mentored Youth Trout Fishing Day is Saturday, March 25.  Opening Day of Trout Season is set for Saturday, April 1st.  Volunteers may assist with stockings.  To view the trout stocking schedule, find places to fish for trout, and to buy your fishing license, visit the PFBC website, Fishandboat.com.