03/28/2026
*ATTENTION PENNSYLVANIA ANGLERS*
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) reminds anglers that Mentored Youth Trout Day will happen on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. This is a statewide event open to youth anglers ages 15 and under and their licensed adult mentors on hundreds of waters in all 67 counties.
"This is a special day where our youngest anglers have a chance to have fun and learn fishing skills they can carry with them for a lifetime," said John Mahn, Jr., PFBC Board President and District 2 Commissioner.
The purpose of Mentored Youth Trout Day, created in 2013, is to provide an opportunity for young anglers to have fun while learning fishing skills a week before large crowds arrive for the busy Statewide Opening Day of Trout Season on April 4, 2026.
"The focus of every adult mentor should be on teaching kids to fish, including helping them to bait a hook, cast a line into the water, and hopefully, sharing the precious memories of catching a few trout.” added Mahn. “Remember, the most effective mentoring experience is when just one adult accompanies each child. Throughout the day, mentors should provide positive feedback and leave the youngsters with a positive experience, so they’ll want to keep fishing for many seasons to come."
Before participating in Mentored Youth Trout Day, anglers should become familiar with fishing regulations and review the following information:
Who Can Participate?
Youth anglers require either a Voluntary Youth Fishing License ($2.97) or Mentored Youth Permit (free) and must be accompanied by a licensed adult mentor (age 16+) to participate. With their License or Permit, youth anglers can keep a total of two trout (combined species) with a minimum length of 7 inches.
Adult mentors (age 16+) require a valid Pennsylvania Fishing License and a current Trout Permit. To participate in Mentored Youth Trout Day, all anglers ages 16 and older must be accompanied by an eligible holder of a Mentored Youth Fishing Permit or a Voluntary Youth Fishing License. While adult mentors are permitted to fish while assisting a youth angler, adult anglers are prohibited from possessing trout.
Mentored Youth Trout Day is not intended for large groups of youth fishing with minimal adult supervision.
*Credit PA Fish and Boat Commission*
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