PA Stream Access and PFBC Budget Woes

[Letort]

Interesting You Tuber based in PA discusses the loss of 25 miles of approved stocked trout water this year. Also discusses that 48% of PFBC budget is geared towards stocking.

Imagine if some of those dollars are diverted to creating permanent access to waters, that would be amazing. Other states have gone down this route (Wisconsin).

PA is so enmeshed in its put and take fishery that it will be very difficult to pivot.

 

[The Rodfather]

 

[tomgamber]

Sounds like if they didn't stock those waters, it would eliminate the need for access. That would save money. Taking stocking money and spending it on access doesn't save any money. It's just spending the same money you dont have on something else.

 

[Nymph-wristed]

Aww, I miss his YouTube channel blowing up Class A's all over the state 😉

 

[Mike]

Adult trout stocking program changes for the coming trout season are announced by the PFBC each year. As an example, here is what was announced for 2026.

Trout Stocking Program Changes

Trout Stocking Program Changes

www.pa.gov