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June 5 is Wyoming Free Fishing Day

JACKSON, Wyo. (KIFI) - On June 5, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department invites anglers to celebrate Free Fishing Day.

Each year, the Game and Fish designates the first Saturday of National Boating and Fishing Week as a free fishing day when anyone can fish in Wyoming — Wind River Reservation and Yellowstone National Park excluded  —  without a fishing license. 

“Free Fishing Day is a great time to kick off summer fishing or take up fishing as a new hobby,” said Alan Osterland, Game and Fish chief of fisheries. “If you need some tips to start off, head to the Game and Fish Youtube page for how-to videos.

All fishing regulations, creel and size limits, gear restrictions, and stream closures remain in effect. Anglers can review the 2021 Fishing Regulations online before heading out and plan their trips with the interactive fishing guide.

Beginning on Free Fishing Day, families can enjoy fun fishing events throughout the state. A list of events are as follows:

TOWNDATETIMEEVENTLOCATIONSPECIAL DETAILS 
CasperJune 59 a.m. to 3 p.m.Yesness Pond Kids’ Fishing DayHarry Yesness Pond in CasperEquipment provided by North Platte Walleyes Unlimited
CheyenneJune 57 a.m. to 10 a.m.Fish with Game and FishSloans Lake at Lion’s Park in CheyenneBorrow a fishing pole and try your luck at fishing!
CodyJune 59 a.m. - noon, Registration begins at 8 a.m.Kids Fishing Day Beck Lake Park Lunch and prizes provided by Cody Optimists and East Yellowstone Chapter of Trout Unlimited
LanderJune 58 a.m. - 2 p.m.Kids Fishing DayLuckey Pond in LanderLunch provided by Kiwanis
RivertonJune 59 a.m. - 2 p.m.Kids Fishing DayBig Bend Ponds in RivertonLunch provided by Kiwanis
JacksonJune 510 a.m. - noonKids Fishing DayRendezvous “R” Park between Jackson and WilsonFree fishing equipment donated by Jackson Hole One Fly, Trout Unlimited and Teton Co. Conservation District
PinedaleJune 5Begins at 10 a.m. Kids Fishing DayKids Pond at Boyd Skinner Park in PinedaleFree gift bag of fishing supplies
DuboisJune 129 a.m. - 1 p.m.Kids Fishing DayPete’s Pond in DuboisLunch provided by Kiwanis
KemmererJune 128 a.m. - 12 noonKemmerer Kids Fishing DerbyKemmerer Community Pond by the overpassSponsored by the City of Kemmerer
Rock SpringsJune 199 a.m. - 1 p.m.Rocks Springs Kids Fishing DayRock Springs Pond - south side of the road leading into the Rocks Springs Golf CourseSponsored by Seedskadee Trout Unlimited Chapter.

 

Idaho's Free Fishing Day is June 12.

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