You can Fish For Free this 4th of July All Across Pennsylvania

With the 4^th of July vastly approaching, many of us are trying to figure out what we should do. Many go to the beach, have a bbq, and some people even fish. Of course, not everyone can fish. Yup, that’s right. You actually have to have a fishing license to fish.

This year the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is pleased to offer a Fish For Free Day. According to levittownnow.com, On Thursday, July 4, the PFBC will waive its license requirement, allowing anglers to fish within public waterways across the Commonwealth without possessing a fishing license.  You can start fishing at 12:01 am, up until  11:59pm.

With Bucks County having so many creeks and lakes, there are going to be so many people that will enjoy this. If you have never gone fishing before this is a great way to get your feet wet.  This also beats having to drive anywhere far just to fish. As long as you have a fishing pole you’re good to go!  You can go fishing at some of these places in Buck County:

• Tyler State Park, Newtown
• Peace Valley Park, Doylestown
• Delaware Canal State Park, Upper Black Eddy
• Core Creek Park, Langhorne
• Lake Towhee Park, Applebachsville
• Lake Nockamixon, Doylestown

Of course there are a couple of rules you have to adhere to. Some of these regulations include:

• No fishing in nusery waters
• Any tagged fish must be reported to the number and address on it if you wish to keep it
• Tracking devices are illegal to put on fish
• Snagging hook smay not be used
• To sell any species of fish, reptile (with the exception of Snapping Turtles) or amphibian taken from the Commonwealth.

You can find a complete guide of regulations here.

So who knows? Maybe this 4^th of July will be the fishing trip that starts your favorite new hobby. Have fun!