A previous Family Fishing Day at Italian Lake in Harrisburg
Next month, families from around Harrisburg can visit Italian Lake to try their hand at a new sport.
The city will hold its Family Fishing Day on Oct. 22, offering participants a chance to learn how to fish and cast out a line for themselves.
“A lot of people in a city setting don’t always have the chance to go out to more rural setting to fish,” said Dave Baker, director of parks and recreation. “This is in everyone’s backyard. It’s a learning experience for people.”
The event is hosted in partnership with the Civic Club of Harrisburg and the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission, which will teach attendees the basics of fishing. All equipment and bait will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
According to Baker, those who want to be sure they’ll get a rod need to pre-register for the event. Pre-registration ends on Oct. 21.
On the day of the event, no fishing license is required. Baker recommends bringing a container to store caught fish. Italian Lake will be stocked with larger fish for the event.
New for this year, a fish fry station will demonstrate how to clean and cook fish.
Baker noted how popular the event has become, adding that around 200 people attended last year’s day of fishing.
Check-in on the day will take place at 9 a.m., and the educational program, which is required for all participants, will follow at 9:30 a.m. Fishing will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
For first-time anglers, Baker said they will find plenty of help.
“There’s a lot of support there,” he said. “You don’t have to worry about anything.”
Italian Lake is located at N. 3rd and Division streets. For more information and to register for Family Fishing Day, click here.
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