What’s Happening
April 1 - New York Opening Day
The 2026 New York State inland trout fishing season officially opens on April 1, marking the start of the harvest season for brook, brown, and rainbow trout. Nearly 1.9 million catchable-size trout are being stocked in streams and ponds statewide to support the opener. The season runs through October 15, with many stocked-extended streams receiving additional fish through early June
April 4 - Monster Trout Derby
Monster Trout Derby
Sponsored by merchants of the Lackawaxen River Watershed
LACKAWAXEN RIVER, PA — The merchants of the Lackawaxen River Watershed have announced the return of the Monster Trout Derby, just in time for the opening day of trout season on Saturday, April 4.
The merchants in the watershed sponsored 100 brown, brook and rainbow trout that will be stocked in the Lackawaxen River between Hawley and the village of Lackawaxen.
These trout are between five and 10 pounds and are tagged with a number that corresponds with the sponsoring business.
The contest is open to all anglers who have a valid PA fishing license.
There is no entry fee—just catch one of these trophy trout and bring the fish or tag (for catch and release) to one of the weigh-in stations, which are located at Two River Anglers or the Wallenpaupack Sports Shop.
Then you’ll collect a weigh-in certificate and call the sponsor that corresponds to the fish to claim an additional prize.
All fish come from the Blooming Grove Club hatcheries and were raised in the Lackawaxen River headwaters.
The contest runs from the opening day of the PA trout season to the last day of the fall season.
Two River Anglers is located at 106 Scenic Dr. in Lackawaxen, and the Wallenpaupack Sports Shop is located at 30 Welwood Ave. in Hawley.
For more information, call Two River Anglers at (570) 685-2010
April 4 - Pennsylvania Opening Day
Pennsylvania’s statewide Opening Day of Trout Season 2026 is Saturday, April 4, 2026. The Mentored Youth Trout Day takes place on March 28, 2026. Stocking begins the week of February 16, 2026, with over 3.2 million adult trout (including 72,000 brood fish) being released into hundreds of streams and lakes.
April 10 - Fly Fishing Film Tour
catskill fly fishing museum
Join us for the Fly Fishing Film Tour on April 10 at 7pm! Tickets are on sale now (and always sell out!) tickets include food and beer! Lots of bucket raffles, prizes and more! Need more info? Email us at office@cffcm.com
April 11 - New Jersey Opening Day
Opening Day for the 2026 New Jersey trout season is Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.. Over 180,000 trout will be stocked for the opener, with spring stocking beginning March 23, 2026. A valid fishing license and trout stamp are required for anglers aged 16–69.
April 14 - General Monthly Meeting
Please join us at Cora’s Bistro every 2nd Tuesday of the month.
Member’s social time between 5:00pm-5:30pm.
The meeting will officially start at 5:30pm, those interested in learning about what we do and have planned for the year are welcome to attend.
This will be our last meeting at Cora’s.
We will continue to meet at the Lackawaxen River, 700 Towpath Rd. Hawley, PA, from May - October.
April 18 - Spring River Clean-up
Join us at Mile Marker 110 on Towpath Road for our Spring River Clean-up.
To participate in the clean-up, please show up at 10am at the pull-off along the river.
Gloves and bags will be provided.
We plan to clean-up along the riverbanks and the road, an estimated 3 miles will be covered.
May 12 - General Monthly Meeting
Held every 2nd Tuesday of the month. Join us at the Lackawaxen River, 700 Towpath Road, Hawley, PA, at 5pm.
Board member meetings are held before the general meeting.
June 9 - General Monthly Meeting
Held every 2nd Tuesday of the month. Join us at the Lackawaxen River, 700 Towpath Road, Hawley, PA, at 5pm.
Board member meetings are held before the general meeting.
July 14 - General Monthly Meeting
Held every 2nd Tuesday of the month. Join us at the Lackawaxen River, 700 Towpath Road, Hawley, PA, at 5pm.
Board member meetings are held before the general meeting.
March 28 - Annual Fundraiser
This year’s annual Conservation Banquet Fundraiser will be held on March 28th, 2026, at Lukan's Farm Resort, 539 Long Ridge Rd, Hawley, PA. The doors open at 5pm with dinner served at 7pm.
Join us for our Annual Fundraiser, an evening of great food, community, and support for coldwater conservation. This event brings together members, friends, and supporters to celebrate our accomplishments, share stories, and raise essential funds to support for our ongoing nonprofit work.
We once again ask for your donation of a prize to be raffled off and we thank you in advance for your support.
For information and/or tickets, please call John Hochreither at Lukan's Farm Resort, (570) 352-8303. Tickets are $50/each.
March 28 - Mentored Youth Trout Day
Youth Mentored Trout Fishing Day is Saturday, March 28th starting at 8AM. This special day is designed to give youth a chance to fish in PA's stocked trout waters ahead of the Opening Day of Trout Season on Saturday, April 4th, 2026 Mentored Youth Trout Day:
Age Requirement: Youth must be under 16 years old Permit: Youth need a Mentored Youth Permit or a Voluntary Youth Fishing License Adult Accompaniment: Youth must be accompanied by a licensed adult angler Catch Limit: Youth can take a total of two trout (combined species) with an minimum length of 7 inches Cost: The Mentored Youth Permit is free, while the Voluntary Youth License
March 21 - Outdoor Sport Expo
Join us at the first-ever Outdoor Sport Expo, we’ll have a table set up to meet with us!
General Monthly Meeting
Please join us at Cora’s Bistro every 2nd Tuesday of the month.
Member’s social time between 5:00pm-5:30pm.
The meeting will officially start at 5:30pm, those interested in learning about what we do and have planned for the year are welcome to attend.
General Monthly Meeting
Please join us at Cora’s Bistro every 2nd Tuesday of the month.
Member’s social time between 5:00pm-5:30pm.
The meeting will officially start at 5:30pm, those interested in learning about what we do and have planned for the year are welcome to attend.
General Monthly Meeting
Join us at Cora’s Bistro every 2nd Tuesday of the month.
Member’s social time between 5:00pm-5:30pm.
The meeting will officially start at 5:30pm.
General Monthly Meeting
Held every 2nd Tuesday of the month. Join us at Cora’s Bistro at 5pm.
Board member meetings are held before the general meeting.
General Monthly Meeting
Held every 2nd Tuesday of the month. Join us at Cora’s Bistro at 5pm.
Board member meetings are held before the general meeting.
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