2026 Kids Trout Rodeo
IMPORTANT Registration Information!
You must include the name and age for each youth attending to participate. Please note, this is a critical step to ensure each youth will be recognized.
This year, the Kids Trout Derby on March 28th and will coincide with the PA Mentored Youth Trout Day. It will again have two age divisions for youth, 5 to 10 and 11 to 15 years of age.
Please Note, this is the Saturday before the official opening day of the 2026 Trout Season.
The schedule of events for the day is as follows:
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7 AM – Complimentary Event breakfast served in the Clubhouse for all those attending the Rodeo.
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8:30 AM – Registration at the Lake.
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9:00 AM – Announcement to drop lines and begin fishing.
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10:00 AM – Derby Ends.
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At the completion of measuring and photos, trophies will be awarded.
Please Note: Only your largest fish can be measure any time before 10:30 AM and trophy winners must be present at the Event Table to collect the prize. If not present, trophy will go to the next largest Fish.
Once the Rodeo has concluded, the Lake will be closed once again to all fishing until 8 AM on the first day of the 2026 PA Trout Season on April 4th.
Because our event is participating in the PA Mentored Youth Trout Day, PA Fish and Boat Commission requirements are followed:
· Eligible Anglers at the SCCSFA Kids Derby
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Youth anglers need a Mentored Youth Permit OR a Voluntary Youth Fishing License from the Commission and must be accompanied by a licensed adult mentor who also has a valid Trout Permit to participate.
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With their License OR Permit, they can take a total of two trout (combined Trout species). The Mentored Youth Permit or Voluntary Youth Fishing License can be found online or at a local retailer handling license sale.
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A youth participating in the SCCSFA Kids Trout Rodeo must be accompanied by a Mentor.
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Mentors must be SCCSFA members. Mentors are to be 16 years of age or older to be considered an adult angler and need a valid Pennsylvania Fishing License and a current Trout Permit.
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Mentors are prohibited from fishing in the SCCSFA Lake.
Guidance for mentors
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Youth should be capable of fishing on their own, with limited assistance from Mentor.
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This day is for mentors and their youth, and not designed for large groups of youth fishing, with minimal adult supervision.
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If you have questions regarding your ability to participate beyond the SCCSFA event on the Mentored Youth Trout Day please call the Fish and Boat Commission SE Regional Office.
Questions related to the SCCSFA Kids Rodeo can be emailed to fish-lake@sccsfa.org
We look forward to seeing you at the Lake.
The Fish and Lake Team
