22-05-2025
Fish for Free Day: Anyone can fish in Pennsylvania for free, here's when
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — Anglers will have two chances this summer to fish for free in Pennsylvania and here's what you need to know.
On Sunday, May 25, and Friday, July 4, anyone may fish on Pennsylvania waterways. You can be a resident or a non-resident, and you don't even have to have a license. Fishers can also skip the step of getting a permit for trout, salmon and Lake Erie.
Whilst licenses may not be needed, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is still reminding anyone who is participating in the Fish for Free Day that all other fishing regulations will apply.
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Learn more about the fishing regulations here.
Here are some :
Use sunscreen or sun gear
Handle the hook carefully during baiting and removing your catch
Look around before you cast – make sure no one is near you
Find shelter if it starts to storm and go towards higher ground if water levels rise
Don't cross through swift water
Watch out for wildlife
Follow park regulations: Use fish cleaning stations and dispose of remains properly
Always remember that children 12 and under must be wearing a life jacket if they are on a boat, paddleboard, kayak or canoe that's under 20 feet. Learn more about life jacket safety here.
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