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How to get started in fishing? Family Fishing Festivals hold the key, beginning Saturday in Central Pennsylvania

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The first of six Family Fishing Festivals offered by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission across the state this year is scheduled for Saturday, May 7, at the Conewago Day Use Area in Gifford Pinchot State Park, York County.
 
The event, which will run from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., is "designed for families with little or no fishing experience," according to Carl Richard, Education Section manager with the commission. "Participants will learn basic fishing skills and have an opportunity to practice those skills while fishing during the program."
 
The commission will waive fishing license requirements during the program for registered Family Fishing Festival participants, and will provide fishing equipment, bait and tackle.
 
"Family Fishing Festivals are a convenient way to introduce friends and family to the sport of fishing at no cost," said Richardson. "We know that once people try it, particularly kids, they will see that fishing is a great recreational activity and they will want to do it more."
 
For more information or to register for the event, which is opens to ages 5 and older, visit the events section of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission website. Advance registration is required.
 
Additional Family Fishing Festivals are scheduled for 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, May 14, at Deep Creek Lake, Green Lane County Park, Montgomery County; 2-6 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at North Park County Park, Allegheny County; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, June 11 at Francis Slocum State Park,  Day Use Boat Launch Area, Luzerne County; 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, June 18, at Moraine State Park, Pleasant Valley Day Use Area, Butler County and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, June 26, at Bald Eagle State Park, Pavilion No. 7, Centre County.
 
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