Community Events

Philly Fun Fishing Fest

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Philly Fun Fishing Fest

Enjoy a morning of free catch-and-release fishing and friendly competition on Schuylkill Banks! Fishing Fest is ADA accessible and is perfect for anglers of all ages and levels of experience. No fishing license is required during the fishing competition and fishing gear will be available for use on a first-come, first-served basis.

This program is brought to you by the Philadelphia Water Department, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, the PA Fish and Boat Commission and SRDC.

ADA access to the event is via the Market Street Ramp, Chestnut Street Ramp, at-grade railroad crossing at Locust Street, and the Schuylkill River Parks Connector Bridge.

Registration for this event will open in August.

Schuylkill Banks on the north and south sides of the Walnut Street Bridge