People visiting Pennsylvania’s popular outdoor spots over this Independence Day holiday weekend can enjoy a day of free fishing, thanks to the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.
Monday, July 4th marks the second of two free-fishing days in the Commonwealth.
The first was May 29.
Fish-for-Free days allow anyone, both residents and non-residents, to legally fish in Pennsylvania without a fishing license.
Beginning at 12:01 a.m. and extending to 11:59 p.m., no fishing license is needed to fish in Pennsylvania’s waterways.
All other fishing regulations apply.
“Fish-for-Free days offer an easy, convenient way to introduce friends and family to the sport of fishing, or to reconnect with the sport if you haven’t fished in some time,” said Steve Kralik, director of the Bureau of Outreach, Education and Marketing. “Many families already spend the day at lakes and parks throughout the state. Now they can try fishing at no cost.”
“We know that once people try fishing, especially kids, they will see how much fun it is and will want to fish more often,” he added.
To make the fishing experience more convenient, people can borrow equipment from dozens of fishing tackle loaner sites across the state. Many of the sites are right at state parks, which are always a popular place for visitors on the Independence Day weekend. Loaner sites are also available at county parks and some public libraries.
More information is available on the Fish and Boat Commission’s website, which includes interactive maps, regional fishing reports and tips on fishing fundamentals.
Fishing licenses can be purchased online at GoneFishingPa.com.
