The 2026 EPSFA Kids Fishing Day Has Been Cancelled
The EPSFA has cancelled their annual Kids Fishing Day at Presque Isle Bay on Saturday, May 23, 2026 due to the construction currently underway around Perry’s Monument. The event will continue as normal in 2027.
PA Fish-for-Free Day will be on Sunday, May 24
Sunday, May 24, 2026, and Saturday, July 4, 2026.
The first Fish-for-Free Day this year is on Sunday, May 24. On this day Pennsylvania will allow anyone (resident or non-resident) to legally fish on Pennsylvania waterways on the designated days with NO FISHING LICENSE REQUIRED (Trout/Salmon and Lake Erie permits are also NOT required). All other fishing regulations still apply. This is the first Fish-For-Free day of the year. The next one will be on Saturday, July 4.
Fish-for-Free Days are a great way for the whole family to get out and enjoy a day on the water!
The FishUSA and Berkley Hogs & Dogs Event is on June 5
FishUSA and Berkley are hosting the Hogs & Dogs event on June 5, 2026 at 2:00 pm at the FishUSA Pro Shop 6960 West Ridge Road, Fairview, PA. There will be a pig roast and hot dogs available starting at 2:00 pm. There will be a number of Buy One Get One Free deals on Berkley products available in the pro shop. FishUSA and Berkley will be running giveaways throughout the event as well. Don’t miss this opportunity to take advantage of some of the best deals on Berkley Products of the year and enjoy a free lunch while you shop.
This event is open to the public.
PA “Big Bass” Season is now open on Lake Erie through June 12
“Big Bass” Season is now open on Lake Erie and Presque Isle Bay and runs through June 12, 2026. Anglers can keep 1 fish of either bass species and the fish must be at least 20″.
For more information, please see the Regulations page.