The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) has officially released the 2024 trout stocking schedules, which are now available to anglers and enthusiasts online and through the FishBoatPA mobile application. This year’s operation plans to distribute approximately 3.2 million adult trout to 697 streams and 129 lakes open to public fishing, marking a significant effort to improve recreational angling statewide.
Stocking activities are set to begin the week of February 19, leading up to the statewide Mentored Youth Trout Day on March 30 and the official opening of the trout fishing season on April 6. Preparatory measures ensure that these bodies of water are sufficiently stocked with trout, providing ample fishing opportunities for both experienced anglers and novices participating in youth instructional programs.
PFBC has made the trout stocking schedule easy to navigate by sorting information by county, listing waterways alphabetically, and detailing dates, meeting locations for volunteers, and specific types of trout to be released. This level of detail is intended to assist anglers in planning their fishing trips and to encourage community participation in the stocking process.
Anglers seeking additional information on the stocking schedule, fishing licenses, or other angling resources are encouraged to visit the official PFBC website at https://fishandboat.com. This initiative underscores PFBC’s commitment to maintaining the state’s aquatic biodiversity and promoting fishing as an accessible and enjoyable outdoor activity.
