Fishburgh Outdoors, a Pittsburgh 501(c)(3) nonprofit, hosts free family fishing events at Carnegie Lake (Lake Carnegie), Highland Park, Pittsburgh PA. Contact info@fishburgh.com or check fishburgh.com for the confirmed 2026 event schedule.
Fish-for-Free Days allow anyone, resident or non-resident, to fish all Pennsylvania waterways on Memorial Day weekend with no fishing license or trout/salmon permit required. All other fishing regulations still apply. A great opportunity to introduce kids to fishing at any western PA waterway.
North Strabane Township Parks and Recreation annual Kids Fishing Derby at Canonsburg Lake, 3970 Washington Rd, Canonsburg PA. Free for ages 17 and under. Pre-registration required at northstrabanetwp.com. Bring a fishing pole and chair; bait provided. Prizes awarded. Washington County Watershed Alliance environmental education tent on site.
