Danielle and Michael Kmetz of Shavertown help Walker, 3 1/2, out on his first time fishing on a Fish for Free Day in 2006 at Frances Slocum State Park.

Jonathan J. Juka

Get your poles ready! Tomorrow is a Fish for Free Day in Pennsylvania.

What’s the catch, you ask? Just the catch you might make when you cast your line.

That’s right; you can go fishing at no cost without purchasing a fishing license. That’s a pretty sweet deal, whether you’re new to fishing or a rookie who just doesn’t have or want to fork over the money to go. All other fishing regulations still apply.

A second Fish for Free Day will be held on Sunday, June 7.

And lucky for you, there are plenty of places you can fish right here in the Back Mountain, including Frances Slocum Lake, Harveys Lake, Sylvan Lake, Lake Jean, Harveys Creek and Bowman Creek.

My boyfriend and I took advantage of Fish for Free Day two years ago. I had gone fishing with my family several times as a child, but I hadn’t done it in years. We headed out to Bowman Creek toward Tunkhannock and cast our lines.

We didn’t catch any fish, but truthfully, it didn’t matter. We relaxed outside and enjoyed the fresh air while doing something different outside of our normal routines. It was great.

I encourage everyone who has some free time tomorrow (and access to poles and bait) to get out and fish. You might be pleasantly surprised.

About the Author

Rebecca Bria has been reporting for The Dallas Post since June of 2007. She is a 2007 graduate of Wilkes University and previously interned with the company at The Weekender and The Times Leader.

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