Fish For Free In Pennsylvania On July 4

Enjoy a day of free fishing in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, July 4. It's the season's second fishing day this season.

"First established in 1984 as part of the PFBC’s public outreach efforts, Fish-for-Free days allow anyone – residents and non-residents – to legally fish in Pennsylvania without a fishing license. 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," according to information from the state.

State officials say Memorial Day and Independence Day were chosen because they are popular picnic and camping days, "with many families already spending the day at lakes and parks throughout the state,” said Steve Kralik, director of the PFBC Bureau of Outreach, Education and Marketing.

“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 someone hasn’t fished in some time. On these days, individuals can fish at no cost," Kralik said.

You can even borrow equipment from dozens of fishing tackle loaner sites across the state. Click here for the list of loaner sites.

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