Fall, winter trout stocking is set to begin in Pennsylvania

(WTAJ) — The leaves will soon begin to change as the fall season arrives in Pennsylvania and the change also brings trout.

Anglers should mark their calendars as stocking will soon occur on dozens of local waterways. Stocking will kick off on Tuesday, Oct. 1, and will continue through mid-December. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) will stock water with roughly 116,500 hatchery-raised adult Rainbow, Brown, and Brook Trout.

They’ll be released in 118 lakes and stream sections across the Commonwealth. You can find more information and when they’ll stock waters in your areas here . They’ll provide plenty of ice fishing opportunities as conditions allow throughout the winter.

“When anglers of all ages spend time on the water during the fall season, they’ll be surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery and comfortable temperatures of the year,” Brian Niewinski, Director of the PFBC Bureau of Hatcheries said.  “As you make plans to go fishing this time of year, be sure to check our stocking schedule so you know when and where we’ll be stocking trout from our hatcheries.  The addition of stocked trout complements the many other plentiful fishing opportunities for other species that are very active just as the leaves start changing colors.”

Stocking schedules are subject to change due to things like water temperature fluctuations and hatchery logistics.

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Trout that are stocked during fall and winter can be fished for immediately.  Anglers ages 16 and older must have a valid Pennsylvania fishing license and trout permit. Fishing licenses for 2024 and permits can be purchased online at the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission website or by visiting one of nearly 700 retail license-issuing agents.

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