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July 4 Marks PA's Second Fish-for-Free Day


HARRISBURG, Pa., June 23, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Families and friends visiting Pennsylvania's state parks, lakes and other popular outdoor spots over the Independence Day holiday can enjoy a day of free fishing, thanks to the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC).

Tuesday, July 4, marks the second of two free fishing days in the Commonwealth. The first was May 28.

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.

"The dates around 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."

To make the fishing experience more convenient, people can borrow equipment from dozens of fishing tackle loaner sites across the state. Many of the sites are at state parks, which are always a popular place for visitors on the Independence Day holiday. Loaner sites are also available at county parks and some public libraries.

Click here for the list of loaner sites.

More information is available on the PFBC website, which includes interactive maps, regional fishing reports, and tips on fishing fundamentals.

Smartphone users can view the information through the PFBC's free FishBoatPA smartphone app, which is available from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. The app has been downloaded more than 82,000 times.

Fishing licenses can be purchased online at GoneFishingPa.com.

Regional Media Contacts ? Please contact a regional outreach coordinator for more information and to set up on-the-water interviews with Waterways Conservation Officers.

Northwest Region (Counties ? Butler, Clarion, Crawford, Erie, Forest, Lawrence, Mercer, Venango, Warren)

Chad Foster
(814) 336-2426
[email protected]

Southwest Region (Counties ? Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Cambria, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Somerset, Washington, Westmoreland)

Mandy Smith
(814) 443-9841
[email protected]

Northcentral Region (Counties ? Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Elk, Jefferson, Lycoming, McKean, Montour, Northumberland, Potter, Snyder, Tioga, Union)

Amidea Daniel
(814) 359-5127
[email protected]

Southcentral Region (Counties ? Adams, Bedford, Blair, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Lebanon, Mifflin, Perry, York)

Adam Spangler
(717) 486-7352
[email protected]

Northeast Region (Counties ? Bradford, Carbon, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Wayne, Wyoming)

Allan Schreffler
(570) 477-2206
[email protected]

Southeast Region
(Counties ? Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton, Philadelphia, Schuylkill)

Andy Desko
(215) 968-3631
[email protected]

 

SOURCE Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission


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