HARRISBURG, Pa. (June 27) - The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is offering a special Family Fishing Festival in honor of its 150th Anniversary and in conjunction with its next quarterly Board of Commissioners meeting.
Join the PFBC staff and Commissioners for this special event at Gifford Pinchot State Park on Monday, July 11, at 6 p.m. The 2,338-acre park is located in northern York County along PA 177 between the towns of Rossville and Lewisberry. The event will be held at the Conewago Day Use Area.
PFBC staff and Commissioners will teach fishing skills and assist anglers. Participants will also receive a 150th Anniversary commemorative item.
Family Fishing Festivals are educational events designed for families with little or no fishing experience. The fishing license requirement is waived during the program for registered participants 16 years of age and older.
The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Space is limited and registration will close on July 8, 2016. Click here to register or for more information.
The PFBC 150th Anniversary Family Fishing Festival will be held, rain or shine, at the Conewago Day Use Area, located at 1202 Alpine Road, Wellsville, PA 17365.
The PFBC quarterly business meeting will be held July 11-12 at the Harrisburg headquarters.
Contact
Dee Fisher
N/S Central Regional Outreach and Education Coordinator
717.705.7919
deafisher@pa.gov