Sunday marks the first of two free fishing days in Pennsylvania. The second Fish-for-Free Day is Monday, July 4. The Fish-for-Free Days will allow any angler to legally fish in Pennsylvania without a fishing license from 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. both days. All other Pennsylvania fishing regulations will still apply.

“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 you haven’t fished in a while,” said Steve Kralik, director of the Bureau of Outreach, Education, and Marketing for the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. “Many families already spend the day at lakes and parks throughout the state. Now they can try fishing at no cost. We know that once people, especially kids, try fishing, they will see how much fun it is and will want to do it more often.”

Fishing equipment is available for use from dozens of fishing tackle loaner sites across the state. Many of the sites are located at state parks, county parks, and at some public libraries. Visit Fishing Tackle for the list of loaner sites.