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Fall, winter trout stocking to begin Oct. 2
HARRISBURG -- With the fall season arriving across Pennsylvania, some stocked trout fishing opportunities are approaching on dozens of waterways.
Beginning the week of Oct. 2, and continuing through mid-December, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission will stock approximately 117,500 hatchery-raised adult Rainbow, Brown, and Brook Trout in 119 stream sections and lakes. These stockings will immediately replenish some of the most popular fishing spots across the Commonwealth and provide ice fishing opportunities as conditions allow throughout the winter.
In October alone, the PFBC will stock approximately 87,900 trout into 93 waters, including 53 lakes and 40 stream sections, including 16 Keystone Select Trout Waters, which are managed under Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only regulations. An additional 26 lakes will be stocked with approximately 29,600 trout during November and December. Anglers and stocking volunteers should note that stocking schedules are subject to change due to a variety of factors, including water temperature fluctuations and hatchery logistics. Check the schedule often for postponements and rescheduled stockings.
Extended Trout Season Regulations
HARRISBURG -- 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. During the extended trout season (Sept. 5 to Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 to Feb. 19, 2024), the daily creel limit is three trout of combined species with a minimum size of seven inches, unless water is managed under special regulations. It should also be noted that extended trout season regulations apply only to designated stocked trout waters, and harvest of trout in other waters during the extended trout season is prohibited. [KK1] 2023 fishing licenses and permits can be purchased online at Fishandboat.com or by visiting one of nearly 700 retail license issuing agents. Extended trout season regulations apply only to designated stocked trout waters.
CareerLink closed for renovations
LEWISTOWN -- CareerLink of Mifflin County will be closed for ongoing renovations today and is expected to re-open to the public on Monday, Oct. 2.
Customers needing assistance should call (717) 248-4942 and leave a message.
Dinners offered for local veterans
LEWISTOWN -- Military veterans are offered a free dinner for their service from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Nov. 9 at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital, 400 Highland Ave.
Meals are also available at Geisinger Family Health Associates, 27 CJEMS Lane, Mifflintown.
To make a reservation, visit go.geisinger.org/vetsdinner-glh or call (717) 242-7227.
Servings are limited, and those interested are encouraged to sign up by Friday, Oct. 27.