Pennsylvania began its 2026 trout stocking season with a hatchery event led by Fish and Boat Commission Director Tim Schaeffer.

Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Executive Director Tim Schaeffer participated in the first trout stocking of the 2026 season, marking the official start of the state’s annual trout stocking efforts. The event took place at a state fish hatchery and highlighted the commission’s ongoing commitment to sustaining trout populations for anglers. The stocking is part of a broader initiative to support recreational fishing and aquatic conservation across Pennsylvania.