HARRISBURG, Pa (July 1) – During the extended Independence
Day weekend when many families and friends will be gathered to celebrate the
holiday, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is pleased to offer a
Fish-for-Free Day.
From 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on Monday, July 4, no fishing
license is required to fish, however all other fishing regulations, including
seasons and creel limits, apply. Complete
fishing regulations can be viewed using the FishBoatPA mobile app or the PFBC
website (Fishandboat.com).
Need to borrow a rod and reel? The PFBC offers a fishing tackle loaner
program at dozens of locations across the Commonwealth, including many popular state
parks. A map
of fishing tackle loaner sites is available online.
During the holiday weekend, the PFBC reminds anglers who
will be fishing from boats to follow a basic safety checklist before and during
each boating adventure. Boaters should
always wear a life jacket, have a float plan to let others know
when and where they'll be boating, check the weather forecast, have proper registrations and launch permits, and never boat under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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Media Contact:
Mike Parker
Communications Director
(717) 585-3076
michparker@pa.gov