2011 PA Fish & Boat Commission Trout Stocking List Now Available

The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission has recently posted the adult trout stocking list for 2011. The list covers the entire Commonwealth & all approved trout waters where the the Commission will be stocking fish for the upcoming trout season in PA. Both pre-season & in-season stockings are listed. The list is categorized by county. Just select the county where you want to fish & you can see exactly where & when the Commission will be stocking trout. Don't know what county your favorite stream flows through? That's okay, because the Commission's website offers interactive maps you can view to find out all the info you need to plan a fishing trip. The site also offers you the opportunity to purchase a PA fishing license &/or info on where a license can be purchased. In addition, you can also find out all about the trout stocking program in PA including a summary of the numbers of adult trout that will be stocked in 2011, broken down by streams & lakes as well as by brown, brook, & rainbow trout. You can also find out about the different hatcheries around the commonwealth & see when tours are available.

Each year when stocking trout, the Fish Commission always welcomes volunteers to help carry buckets of trout from the stocking truck to the water. This is a good way to spend a morning & a great way to get young kids interested in fishing. I can tell you from my own experience that helping the Commission to stock trout is very fun & a great way to meet other anglers & make new friends. Plus, you'll know where all the fish are!! If you're going to come out & help the Commission stock trout please follow the WCO's instructions & practice safety.