Events and Programs

Learn the basics (and more) about fishing and boating through our series of free educational events around the state.

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Learn to Fish

September 11, 2026

Women’s Kayak Fishing

Time: 5:00 PM-7:00 PM
Location: Little Buffalo State Park 1579 State Park Road, Newport, PA, 17074
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September 12, 2026

Philly Fun Fishing Fest

Time: 7:00 AM-11:00 AM
Location: Schuylkill Banks Trail Walnut Access Philadelphia, PA
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September 12, 2026

Fishing Basics

Time: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Location: Hickory Run State Park Office & Visitor Center White Haven, PA
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September 12, 2026

Women’s Fly Fishing

Time: 10:00 AM-1:30 PM
Location: Bald Eagle State Park Howard, PA
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September 13, 2026

Panfish Kayak Fishing Meet-up

Time: 9:00 AM-11:00 AM
Location: Ricketts Glen State Park Benton, PA
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September 13, 2026

Panfish Kayak Fishing Meet-up

Time: 12:00 PM-2:00 PM
Location: Ricketts Glen State Park Benton, PA
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September 13, 2026

Women’s On-Water Fly Fishing

Time: 12:30 PM-3:30 PM
Location: Bald Eagle State Park Howard, PA
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September 16, 2026

Introduction to Kayak Fishing

Time: 5:00 PM-7:00 PM
Location: Little Buffalo State Park 1579 State Park Road, Newport, PA, 17074
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September 18, 2026

Women’s Coffee and Casting Meet-Up

Time: 9:00 AM-11:00 AM
Location: Gifford Pinchot State Park Lakeside Trail, Wellsville, PA, 17365
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September 23, 2026

Musky Kayak Fishing

Time: 5:00 PM-7:00 PM
Location: Opossum Lake Carlisle, PA
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September 25, 2026

Women’s Fly Fishing

Time: 5:00 PM-7:00 PM
Location: Memorial Lake State Park Grantville, PA
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September 26, 2026

Fishing Basics

Time: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Location: Beltzville State Park Lehighton, PA
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September 26, 2026

Introduction to Fly-Fishing

Time: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Location: Cowans Gap State Park Fort Loudon, PA
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September 27, 2026

Panfish Kayak Fishing Meet-up

Time: 9:00 AM-11:00 PM
Location: Fords Pond Dalton,, PA
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September 27, 2026

Annual National Hunting and Fishing Day

Time: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Location: Bald Eagle State Park Howard, PA
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September 27, 2026

National Hunting & Fishing Day

Time: 11:00 AM-4:00 PM
Location: Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area Stevens, PA
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September 27, 2026

Panfish Kayak Fishing Meet-Up

Time: 12:00 PM-2:00 PM
Location: Fords Pond Dalton,, PA
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October 7, 2026

Virtual Steelhead Fishing

Time: 7:00 PM-9:00 PM
Location: Virtual Program Statewide, PA
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October 9, 2026

Women’s Intro to Fly Fishing

Time: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Location: Whipple Dam State Park Petersburg, PA
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October 16, 2026

Women’s Fishing Meet-Up

Time: 3:00 PM-5:00 PM
Location: Susquehanna Riverlands State Park York, PA
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October 30, 2026

Women’s Fly Fishing Meet-Up

Time: 2:00 PM-4:00 PM
Location: Codorus State Park Hanover, PA
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Learn to Paddle

September 11, 2026

Women’s Kayak Fishing

Time: 5:00 PM-7:00 PM
Location: Little Buffalo State Park 1579 State Park Road, Newport, PA, 17074
Cost:
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September 23, 2026

Musky Kayak Fishing

Time: 5:00 PM-7:00 PM
Location: Opossum Lake Carlisle, PA
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September 27, 2026

Panfish Kayak Fishing Meet-Up

Time: 12:00 PM-2:00 PM
Location: Fords Pond Dalton,, PA
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October 24, 2026

Wildlife Watch Kayaking

Time: 9:00 AM-11:00 AM
Location: Sinnemahoning State Park Austin, PA
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October 24, 2026

Wildlife Watch Kayaking

Time: 2:00 PM-4:00 PM
Location: Sinnemahoning State Park Austin, PA
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Boating Safety Courses

Shows and Events

September 12, 2026

Philly Fun Fishing Fest

Time: 7:00 AM-11:00 AM
Location: Schuylkill Banks Trail Walnut Access Philadelphia, PA
Cost:
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September 27, 2026

Annual National Hunting and Fishing Day

Time: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Location: Bald Eagle State Park Howard, PA
Cost:
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