Sunday, December 22, 2013

Mentored Youth Trout Fishing Coming To Western PA In Spring 2014

By Bob Frye

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is bringing its mentored youth trout fishing program to Western Pennsylvania next spring.

The agency has announced the 29 waters that will get stocked with trout and be open to fishing by children and their adults mentors April 5, one week before opening day.

The list includes North Park Lake in Allegheny County, Harbar Acres Lake in Butler, Lake Rowena in Cambria, Dunlap Creek Lake in Fayette, Buhle Lake in Mercer, Laurel Hill Lake in Somerset, Canonsburg Lake in Washington and Mammoth Lake and Lower Twin Lake in Westmoreland.

To participate in the program, adult anglers 16 and older must possess a valid fishing license and trout stamp and be accompanied by a youth.

Youngsters must obtain a free permit. They'll be available beginning Feb. 1 from licensing agents or GoneFishingPA.com.

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