Opening Day for Trout in Pa. Set for April 18

On March 16, the Fish and Boat Commission announced there will be a single, statewide opening day for trout season – April 18 – instead of two regional opening days, in response to coronavirus concerns.

These changes, effective immediately, also include accelerating trout stocking operations and eliminating volunteer participation; and adding more convenient ways to purchase fishing licenses online and display proof of a fishing license and boating documents on a digital device.

"Thank you to the anglers and boaters of Pennsylvania for their understanding as we all experience these changes tog...