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Memorial Day Marks First Fish-for-Free Day

Families and friends visiting Pennsylvania’s popular outdoor spots this holiday weekend can enjoy a day of free fishing, thanks to the Fish and Boat Commission.

Memorial Day - May 27 – marks the first of two free fishing days in the Commonwealth. Fish-for-Free Days allow anyone – residents and non-residents – 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. All other fishing regulations apply.

The second Fish-for-Free Day is Independence Day – July 4.

“Fish-for-Free days are an easy way to introduce friends and family to the sport of fishing,” said PFBC Executive Director John Arway. “Many families spend the day at lakes and parks throughout the state. Now they can try fishing at no cost. We know that once people try it, particularly kids, they will see that fishing is a great recreational activity and they will want to do it more.”

In advance of the July 4 free fishing day, families can learn basic skills by attending a free Family Fishing Festival. The PFBC will host three events at these locations:

-- June 8 from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.: Bald Eagle State Park, Centre County.

-- June 22 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Lake Arthur, Moraine State Park, Butler County.

-- June 29 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Lackawanna Lake, Lackawanna State Park, Lackawanna County.

For more information, visit the Commission’s Fish-for-Free webpage or the Take Me Fishing PA website to register or learn more about these events.


5/27/2013

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