03/27/2021
Tomorrow kicks off the mentored youth trout opener! Good luck to all the future fishermen and women hitting the water and if you land that special fish tomorrow keep us in mind!
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) reminds anglers that a single, statewide Mentored Youth Trout Fishing Day will happen on Saturday, March 27, 2021. The start time for this event is 8:00 a.m.
To participate in any Mentored Youth Fishing Day, anglers ages 15 and under must obtain either a Voluntary Youth Fishing License ($2.97) or a free Mentored Youth Permit from the PFBC and be accompanied by a licensed adult angler. Permits and licenses are available using the FishBoatPA mobile app, at www.fishandboat.com, and in-person at nearly 700 license issuing agents. Due to the cancellation of Mentored Youth Trout Fishing Day in 2020, Voluntary Youth Fishing Licenses purchased last year will be honored in 2021.
Adult mentors (anglers 16 years of age or older) must possess a valid Pennsylvania Fishing License and a current Trout Permit and be accompanied by a properly permitted or licensed youth (less than 16 years of age). While mentors will be permitted to fish for trout, they are not permitted to harvest trout and must release them unharmed.
Participants should note that while PFBC pre-season trout stocking is now underway, not all waters will be stocked with trout prior to March 27. To ensure an enjoyable experience, please review the complete 2021 trout stocking schedule on the FishBoatPA app and PFBC website.
Why buy a Voluntary Youth Fishing License?
For each license purchased for $2.97, the PFBC receives approximately $5 in funding as a federal reimbursement. These funds are dedicated for use only in youth outreach and education programs. The PFBC receives no funds for issuing the free mentored youth fishing permits.
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