People can fish without a license in Pa. on Sunday
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- If you want to fish this Memorial Day Weekend, you don't have to go out and buy a license.
Sunday, May 28 is the first fish-for-free day of the season. It allows anyone to legally fish in Pennsylvania waterways without a license.
The first Fish-for-Free Day of 2023 is coming up!
— Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (@pafishandboat) May 25, 2023
People can fish on Pennsylvania waterways without a fishing license on May 28, but all other fishing regulations still apply.
Know the waters you're fishing: https://t.co/DnrSgMYGTr pic.twitter.com/lOaqiiRebd
Trout/salmon and Lake Erie permits also aren't required.
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission said fish-for-free days are a great way for families to "catch" the fun of fishing.
The second fish-for-free day of this year is scheduled for July 4.
All other fishing regulations still apply.