Mentored Youth Trout Day 2026
March 28, 2026 from 8a.m. - 7:30p.m.
The day set aside for youth to fish Stocked Trout Waters listed for the Opening Day of Trout Season.
Who can fish?
Youth anglers need a Mentored Youth Permit OR a Voluntary Youth Fishing License from the Commission and to be accompanied by an licensed adult angler to participate. With their License OR Permit, they can take a total of two trout (combined species) with a minimum length of 7 inches. Adult anglers are prohibited from possessing trout.
Anglers 16 years of age or older are adult anglers and need a valid Pennsylvania Fishing License and a current Trout Permit. To participate on MYTD, anglers over 16 must be accompanied by an eligible holder of a Mentored Youth Fishing Permit OR a Voluntary Youth Fishing License from the Commission.
Cost to fish on Mentored Youth Trout Day
The Mentored Youth Permit is free
- OR -
The Voluntary Youth License is $2.97 ($1 cost + $1 issuing agent fee + $0.97 PALS transaction fee).
(Adult Anglers need an annual fishing license and current trout/salmon permit)
Get the youth permit/ buy the youth voluntary license at HuntFishPA or at a licensing agent.
Note: Youth must have their own HuntFish.PA.gov account for their MYTD permit or license.
How to Buy Youth License and/or Permit
If your youth is new to participating in Mentored Youth Trout Day you’ll need to create an account for them, visit HuntFish.pa.gov.
You will need the following information for your youth:
- Date of Birth
- Social Security Number
- Street Address and Zip Code
- An email address to link with your youth's account
Continue to complete required fields and prompts to confirm PA residency and creating a username for your youth.
To buy a Mentored Youth Permit or Voluntary Youth License:
- On the account homepage, click "Buy Licenses/Permits"
- Under the "Fish" tab, search for:
- Voluntary Youth Annual Fishing License - this costs $2.97 and supports youth programs all year long.
- Mentored Youth Fishing Permit Annual - this is FREE.
- Choose either the license or permit for your youth and "Add to Cart".
- Complete the checkout process.
- On the Order Receipt page, be sure to download your "Receipt and License documents." Page 2 of your receipt is the youth's license or permit. Make sure to keep a digital or print copy on hand on Mentored Youth Trout Day.
If you are returning to purchase this year's Mentored Youth Permit or Voluntary Youth License, log in to your youth's account on HuntFish.PA.gov.
You will need the following account information for your youth:
- Username and password
OR
- Customer Number
- Date of Birth
- Zip Code
- Email address associated with your youth's account
To buy a Mentored Youth Permit or Voluntary Youth License:
- On the account homepage, click "Buy Licenses/Permits"
- Under the "Fish" tab, search for:
- Voluntary Youth Annual Fishing License - this costs $2.97 and supports youth programs all year long.
- Mentored Youth Fishing Permit Annual - this is FREE.
- Choose either the license or permit for your youth and "Add to Cart".
- Complete the checkout process.
- On the Order Receipt page, be sure to download your "Receipt and License documents." Page 2 of your receipt is the youth's license or permit. Make sure to keep a digital or print copy on hand on Mentored Youth Trout Day.
Method 1: Email Lookup (Recommended)
- Click “Account Lookup” button on the main page of HuntFish.pa.gov
- Click “Forgot Customer Number” button at the top of the page.
- Enter the email address associated with the youth’s profile.
- Click Continue. The system will email your youth's nine-digit Customer Number to email associated to the youth's profile.
- Go to the Account Lookup page.
You can also check their old licenses. The nine-digit Customer Number is printed on any previous fishing license you have purchased through the system.
Method 2: Call HuntFishPA Customer Support
If you can't find your account online, call the HuntFishPA Customer Support line at 1-800-838-4431. Call Center associates are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
Voluntary Youth Licenses support youth programs.
While both the permit and the Voluntary Youth License provide the opportunity for youth to fish on Mentored Youth Fishing Days, the Voluntary Youth License provides an extended return for both Pennsylvania’s youth and the Commission, the Commission encourages anglers to purchase either a Voluntary Youth License or a Voluntary Youth License Voucher—for the future of fishing!
Think about your youth and the youth of tomorrow. Make an investment in the future of fishing!
Guidance for Mentors
- Youth should be capable of fishing on their own, with limited assistance from mentor.
- Mentor should be fishing within a reasonable distance of actively fishing youth.
- This day is for mentors and their youth, and not designed for large groups of youth fishing, with minimal adult supervision.
Commonwealth Inland Water regulations apply. Special regulation areas are not included in the program. It is unlawful to fish in waters designated as part of the Mentored Youth Fishing Day Program except when participating in the program.
