(WHTM) – During the July 4 holiday everyone is invited to fish for free.

Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is reminding residents that July 4 is one of two Fish for Free Days this year. Fish-for-Free Days allow anyone, including non-residents ​to legally fish in Pennsylvania’s waterways without a fishing license.

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Trout/Salmon and Lake Erie permits are also not required, however, all other fishing regulations still apply.​

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission also reminds everyone of the following fishing seasons.

​ FISHING DATES TO REMEMBER

• Trout and Salmon – Regular Season from 8 a.m. on the first Saturday in April, to midnight, Labor Day.
• Trout and Salmon – Extended Season – All stocked trout waters, streams plus lakes and ponds:  From January 1 to February 18, 2024; and from 12:01 a.m. the day after Labor Day to December 31.
• Muskellunge, Pike, Pickerel – Open year-round.
• Walleye, Sauger – From January 1 to March 14; and from 12:01 a.m. of the first Saturday in May to December 31.
• Bass – Largemouth, Smallmouth, Spotted – Open year round.

​Permits are still required for commercial fishing on Fish for Free Days.

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