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Wednesday Free Fishing

people standing on a dock and fishing in the Schuylkill River

April 25, 2018 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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One event on September 26, 2018 at 5:00 pm

Learn how to catch one of the 42 fish species found in the tidal Schuylkill. We provide rods, bait and basic instruction. First come, first served. Supplies are limited.  

No fishing license necessary, state license requirements are waived for these events. Great for youth & adults who are new or intermediate anglers.

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