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First day of trout season in Monroe, Lackawanna counties

Folks in Lackawanna and Monroe counties were out in full force for the first day of trout season Saturday.

LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. — Saturday is the first day of trout season in Pennsylvania, and lots of anglers were out fishing at Tobyhanna State Park in Monroe County.

Newswatch 16 found a couple of people fishing at the park in Coolbaugh Township.

The chilly temperatures and the choppy waters didn't make it ideal for fishermen.

"Catch a few, maybe catch two or three to eat tonight. That's it. I don't think I'll be out here more than a few hours," said Damian Dievliis, Danville.

A similar scene along the Lackawanna River near Scranton.

Fishermen told Newswatch 16 opening day was rough because the water was so high, making it harder to reel in a big catch.

Trout season in Pennsylvania runs until Labor Day.

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