May 23, June 7 Declared Fish For Free Days

Have a little free time on your hands? Grab a friend or family member and try some free fishing. Thanks to the Fish and Boat Commission, the only thing you'll have to spend is some quality time together.

 

The PFBC has designated May 23 and June 7 as Fish For Free Days in the Commonwealth. Fish For Free Days allow anyone - not just license holders or youth under the age of 16 - to legally fish in Pennsylvania. From 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on both days, no fishing license is needed to fish in Pennsylvania's waterways.

 

"Fish For Free Days provide an opportunity for active anglers to introduce a friend or relative to the lifelong sport of fishing," said PFBC Executive Director Douglas Austen. "It's also a great way for families to have fun, create new memories and spend quality time together."

 

The May 23 Fish For Free Day was specifically designated to coincide with the Memorial Day weekend, a traditional time for families to gather, and the unofficial start of many outdoor recreational activities in the state. The June 7 date is part of the observation of National Fishing and Boating Week, June 6-14.

 

To make it even easier to get started - or restarted - in fishing, visit the PFBC's Fishing Fundamentals webpage.