NEWS RELEASES
Pennsylvania's 1st Annual Fish-For-Free Day
Editor's Note: This news item was retrieved and first published through Outdoor News Daily's website.
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Families and friends visiting Pennsylvania’s popular outdoor spots over the Memorial Day holiday weekend can enjoy a day of free fishing, thanks to the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC). May 27, of Memorial Day weekend, marks the first of two free fishing days in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The second is Independence Day, Wednesday, July 4. Fish-for-Free Days allows residents and non-residents to legally fish in Pennsylvania without a fishing license.
According to the press release by Outdoor News Daily, 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. “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 a while,” 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.” Many of the fishing sites are right at state parks, which are always a popular place for visitors on Memorial Day weekend. Loaner sites are also available at county parks and some public libraries.
More information from the full press release can be found here.