For nearly 6 decades, the Hopewell Fish and Game Association has been a proud partner of the PA Fish and Boat Commission through our cherished Trout Co-op program. Since 1967, this collaboration has united our efforts to create memorable angling experiences for all, enhancing the beauty of York County, PA's streams and rivers.
🌊 The Art of Stocking: Why Trout Co-op Matters
While nature is a marvel, ensuring thriving fish populations in our waterways requires a helping hand.
🎣 Boosting Opportunities for Anglers: Trout stocking increases the chances of a successful catch for anglers of all kinds. From residents to non-residents, and especially our young enthusiasts, stocked trout create exciting fishing moments.
💧 Balancing Demand and Supply: Human impact and environmental factors can challenge natural trout populations. Stocking helps strike a balance, ensuring a healthy number of fish for anglers to enjoy.
🌱 Sustainable Recreation:
By stocking trout, we're not only nurturing recreational opportunities but also promoting responsible practices that contribute to conservation efforts.
🎈 A Generational Legacy:
Our Trout Co-op isn't just about the present – it's an investment in the future. It's a way of passing down traditions, igniting a love for nature, and nurturing a sense of stewardship among our youth.
As Hopewell Fish and Game Association continues to raise fish from fingerling size to maturity, we're reminded of the power of collaboration and our duty to protect the environment we hold dear.
The 2025 Trout Pin design has been released! All proceeds from the sale of these pins goes towards fish food for out trout.
Be sure to get yours this year from a memer of our trout committee!
If you would like a packet to sell, please contact Rick Leader at 717-887-7524.
CELEBRATING 58 YEARS in 2025! Hopewell Fish & Game raises trout here on the association property and stocks them in various creeks and streams locally to provide fisherman the enjoyment of their sport.
The PA Fish and Boat Commission Full Season Stocking Schedule by County
On March 29th, 2025, (mentored youth day), Hopewell Fish and Game Association's Youth Trout Fishing Area will be open for Registered Hopewell Fishing Clinic's Youth Participants Only, from 12 noon until 3pm. This section will re-open to the general public, children 15 and under, on April 5th, 2025 for the statewide trout season. THIS AREA IS FOR KIDS AGE 15 AND UNDER. NO ADULTS ARE PERMITTED TO FISH AT ANY TIME FROM APRIL 5th, 2025 UNTIL MAY 5th, 2025.
It is unlawful for a person other than a child 15 years old and under to fish in a designated exclusive use area. VIOLATORS WILL BE PROSECUTED.
ASSISTANCE TO CHILDREN DEFINED
An adult may assist a child by baiting hooks, removing fish from the line, netting fish, preparing the fishing rod for use and untangling the line without possessing a valid fishing license. An adult may not fish or set the hook for their child in a designated Children/Special Population Area.
If you see anything suspected to be a pollution, disturbance, or poaching on any waterway, regardless of how seemingly insignificant, report it immediately by calling the PFBC toll-free hotline: 855-347-4545 to leave a message.
For directions to our Designated Exclusive Use Area, please use this link: https://goo.gl/maps/37nZQFernHU2
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