Spring is the perfect time to fish in Pennsylvania. With this week’s rising temperatures, fish are actively feeding and prime targets for anglers. So, get out there and fish! Visit Pennsylvania's Best Fishing Waters for a list of the best waters in the state.

Take part in the Commission’s only Mentored Youth Trout Day for 2021. Youth under the age of 16 can join a mentor (adult) angler who has a current fishing license and trout permit to fish on Saturday, March 27, on stocked trout waters statewide. Youth (less than 16 years of age) must obtain a Mentored Youth Fishing Permit or Voluntary Youth Fishing License from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. All Voluntary Youth Fishing Licenses purchased last season remain valid and will be honored during the 2021 season. To obtain licenses and permits, go to www.fishandboat.com.

Safety should always be your number one priority when heading out onto the water or ice. Spring temperatures mean thin ice. So, ice fishing is not recommended during the early spring when ice is thinner and less structurally sound. Ice is also inconsistent, increasing chances of falls on and through the ice. For more safety tips, click here.