Post by williethewelder on Mar 10, 2007 9:17:34 GMT -4
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
Trout Stocking
In 2007, the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission plans to stock approximately 4.2 million adult trout into waters of the Commonwealth that are open to public angling. This includes the production of catchable size trout at state (PFBC) fish hatcheries and trout obtained as part of a purchase contract with a commercial hatchery.
The 2007 PFBC Trout Stocking Schedule (PDF download)
Please visit PFBC site for all current dates and times
How Do I Help Stock Trout?
Every year, the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission stocks trout in thousands of stream miles and dozens of lakes, in spring, fall and winter. Interested anglers and other citizens often arrive to help or watch individual stockings. The safety of all in attendance often becomes a significant concern, as does the effective stocking of the delicate cargo brought to the water from our hatcheries.
A planned fish stocking can be disrupted or delayed because of unsafe conditions created by factors including the weather, road and traffic conditions, the number of participant vehicles, access to the water by the stocking truck and officer, and participant conduct. When attending a fish stocking, it's important for everyone to abide by the directions given by the waterways conservation officer (WCO) or his/her designee at all times, and:
Arrive in time to hear the WCO's briefing of safety and stocking instructions.
Don't help carry fish if you have any health problems.
Do not park ahead of the stocking procession's lead vehicle or behind the designated tail safety vehicle.
Keep your vehicle at least 40 feet behind the stocking truck at all times.
Do not jump ahead of the stocking truck and park in off-road spots that will be used by the truck. Doing so can cause the truck to bypass that stocking location.
Do not park your vehicle so that it obstructs traffic. Park safely and legally off the roadway.
Carpool with other participants if possible.
If you're going to help carry buckets, always off-load the buckets from the back of the truck.
Fish don't survive long in a bucket, so carry your buckets as quickly as possible from the truck to the water. Bring the bucket back to the truck promptly so that the stocking can continue without delay.
Don't pour buckets of fish into shallow, muddy or silted areas. Be sure the water is deep enough to prevent the fish from dying because of clogged gills.
Always stay alert to moving traffic. Keep children under immediate safe control, and do not stand in traffic lanes while watching or helping to stock.
The Fish & Boat Commission is not liable for any injury to stocking assistants or damage to their vehicles. Please help make fish stockings safe, efficient and enjoyable by always staying safety alert!
Trout Stocking
In 2007, the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission plans to stock approximately 4.2 million adult trout into waters of the Commonwealth that are open to public angling. This includes the production of catchable size trout at state (PFBC) fish hatcheries and trout obtained as part of a purchase contract with a commercial hatchery.
The 2007 PFBC Trout Stocking Schedule (PDF download)
Please visit PFBC site for all current dates and times
How Do I Help Stock Trout?
Every year, the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission stocks trout in thousands of stream miles and dozens of lakes, in spring, fall and winter. Interested anglers and other citizens often arrive to help or watch individual stockings. The safety of all in attendance often becomes a significant concern, as does the effective stocking of the delicate cargo brought to the water from our hatcheries.
A planned fish stocking can be disrupted or delayed because of unsafe conditions created by factors including the weather, road and traffic conditions, the number of participant vehicles, access to the water by the stocking truck and officer, and participant conduct. When attending a fish stocking, it's important for everyone to abide by the directions given by the waterways conservation officer (WCO) or his/her designee at all times, and:
Arrive in time to hear the WCO's briefing of safety and stocking instructions.
Don't help carry fish if you have any health problems.
Do not park ahead of the stocking procession's lead vehicle or behind the designated tail safety vehicle.
Keep your vehicle at least 40 feet behind the stocking truck at all times.
Do not jump ahead of the stocking truck and park in off-road spots that will be used by the truck. Doing so can cause the truck to bypass that stocking location.
Do not park your vehicle so that it obstructs traffic. Park safely and legally off the roadway.
Carpool with other participants if possible.
If you're going to help carry buckets, always off-load the buckets from the back of the truck.
Fish don't survive long in a bucket, so carry your buckets as quickly as possible from the truck to the water. Bring the bucket back to the truck promptly so that the stocking can continue without delay.
Don't pour buckets of fish into shallow, muddy or silted areas. Be sure the water is deep enough to prevent the fish from dying because of clogged gills.
Always stay alert to moving traffic. Keep children under immediate safe control, and do not stand in traffic lanes while watching or helping to stock.
The Fish & Boat Commission is not liable for any injury to stocking assistants or damage to their vehicles. Please help make fish stockings safe, efficient and enjoyable by always staying safety alert!