PFBC announces ‘Fish-for-Free’ day

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) will be offering a statewide “Fish-for-Free” day.

From 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, May 26, no fishing license is required to fish. However, the PFBC noted that all other fishing regulations, including seasons, sizes and creel limits still apply. Complete fishing regulations can be viewed on the PFBC website .

During the holiday weekend, which also marks the unofficial start to the summer boating season in Pennsylvania, 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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If any fishers need to borrow a rod and reel, the PFBC offers a fishing tackle loaner program at dozens of locations across the Commonwealth. A map of fishing tackle loaner sites is available online. A second statewide Fish-for-Free Day will be held on Thursday, July 4, 2024.

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