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Fish on! State holding free fishing day on July 4

By WPXI.com News Staff

Isolation leading to more fishing State officials have seen a rise in the number of people fishing during the coronavirus pandemic. (Boston 25 News)

By WPXI.com News Staff

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Mark your calendars and don’t forget to set the hook!

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission announced July 4 will be a Fish-for-Free Day statewide.

Anyone (both residents and nonresidents) can legally fish on the state’s rivers, streams, creeks, ponds and lakes with no fishing licenses required. Additionally, trout, salmon and Lake Erie permits are also not required.

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