Anglers from 18 southeastern and southcentral counties of the state are gearing up to fish their favorite spots at 8:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 4, 2020, which marks the traditional regional opening day of trout season.

Since late February, the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission has been busy stocking waterways with a fresh supply of brook, brown, and rainbow trout.

With approximately 3.2 million adult trout stocked in lakes and creeks, along with more than 70 stocked state park waterways and lakes, anglers will have plenty of opportunities to catch a stocked or wild trout.

This year, the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission will also be releasing 60,000 extra trophy-sized trout over pre-season and in-season stockings.

Opening days are:

• Regional Mentored Youth Day -- Saturday, March 28 (8:00 A.M.)
• Regional Opening Day of Trout -- Saturday, April 4 (8:00 A.M.)
• Statewide Mentored Youth Day -- Saturday, April 11 (8:00 A.M.)
• Statewide Opening Day of Trout -- Saturday, April 18 (8:00 A.M.)

Anglers are encouraged to stay aware of local and statewide burn bans during spring wildfire season.

Information about fishing opportunities at Pennsylvania state parks and forests is available at the DCNR website. Additional information and trout stocking schedules are available at the Pa. Fish & Boat Commission’s website.