Three county parks will offer a day of free fishing on Memorial Day Monday, May 26.

Hibernia Park, Nottingham Park and Springton Manor Farm are participating in a day of free fishing sponsored by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.

This will be the first of two free fishing days in the Commonwealth. 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.

“Fish-for-Free days are an easy way to introduce friends and family to the sport of fishing,” said John Arway, PFBC executive director. “Many families spend the day at lakes and parks throughout the state. Now they can try fishing at no cost. We know that once people try it, particularly kids, they will see that fishing is a great recreational activity and they will want to do it more.”

Newcomers to the sport may borrow equipment from dozens of fishing tackle loaner sites at the parks. Contact information is here.

The second Fish-for-Free Day is Independence Day – Friday, July 4. More information is available on the PFBC website at: www./fishandboat.com/fishforfree.htm. The website includes interactive maps, regional fishing reports, and tips on fishing fundamentals.

Links: www./fishandboat.com/fishforfree.htm