Free fishing day in PA

PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) has designated Saturday, May 26, and Sunday, June 3, 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.

PFBC’s website, www.fishandboat.com, provides helpful information for those who would like to start fishing. Select “Fish” from the left-hand navigation bar, and click on “Fishing Fundamentals” in the drop-down menu for a list of family fishing programs that provide friendly hands-on instruction for anglers of all ages, to learn more about basic fishing equipment (including a list of sites where you can borrow fishing tackle free of charge), locate fishing destinations nearby and information on the types of fish you may catch.

While license requirements are waived for these special days, all other regulations, such as fishing seasons, the minimum sizes for keeping certain fish and the limit on the number you may take, still apply.