Trout season opens Saturday
The statewide trout season opens Saturday, April 4, at 8 a.m. Throughout the 2026 season, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission will stock about 3.2 million adult trout in 684 streams and 130 lakes open to public angling. During the regular trout season, from opening day through Labor Day, anglers may keep up to five trout per day measuring at least 7 inches long.
Anglers are required to have a fishing license and trout permit. Permits and licenses are available using the Huntfish.pa.gov online portal and in person at nearly 700 license issuing agents. Stocked waters can be found on the stocking schedule located on the commission website, Fishandboat.com.
Anglers who plan to fish from a boat, canoe, kayak or paddleboard must wear a life jacket through April 30. The average size of stocked trout is 11 inches in length with an average weight of .58 pounds. About 72,000 trophy-sized trout measuring 14 to 20 inches and 18,000 golden rainbow trout weighing an average of 1.5 pounds will also be stocked during preseason and in-season stockings.
