Pennsylvania’s statewide Mentored Youth Trout Day happens this Saturday, March 28^th, and young anglers will have plenty of chances to reel in a trophy trout.  The Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) was busy with more trout stocking, as seen here on Upper Little Swatara Creek in Schuylkill County.  On Mentored Youth Trout Day, anglers ages 15 under can catch and keep up to two trout.  To participate, the kids will need to have either a free Mentored Youth Fishing Permit or a Voluntary Youth Fishing License, which costs $2.97 and benefits youth fishing programs.  Kids also need to be accompanied by a licensed adult angler.  Adults can fish while helping the youth anglers, but they are not allowed to keep any trout.  The PFBC reminds everyone to check the tout stocking schedule online to make sure the water you plan to visit will be stocked before this weekend.  The regular statewide Opening Day of Trout Season, for everyone, is Saturday, April 4^th.

If you plan to fish from a boat, please wear a life jacket.  Pennsylvania’s annual cold weather life jacket requirement remains in effect from November 1^st through April 30^th.  Anyone aboard a bot less than 16 feet, including all canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards, is required to wear a life jacket during this time.  Children ages 12 and under should always wear a life jacket while boating.

Link to Trout Stocking Schedule:  https://fbweb.pa.gov/TroutStocking