NEWS

June 5 is Free Fishing Day

Get hooked on a new hobby this summer

5/24/2021 7:17:31 PM

Cheyenne - It’s hardly a secret that Wyoming fishing is top-notch, especially with 10 blue-ribbon trout fisheries across the state. But, the first Saturday in June the fishing gets a little better — because it’s free.

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. Plan to attend an event near you:

TOWN	DATE	TIME	EVENT	LOCATION	SPECIAL DETAILS
Casper	June 5	9 a.m. to 3 p.m.	Yesness Pond Kids’ Fishing Day	Harry Yesness Pond in Casper	Equipment provided by North Platte Walleyes Unlimited
Cheyenne	June 5	7 a.m. to 10 a.m.	Fish with Game and Fish	Sloans Lake at Lion’s Park in Cheyenne	Borrow a fishing pole and try your luck at fishing!
Cody	June 5	9 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
Lander	June 5	8 a.m. - 2 p.m.	Kids Fishing Day	Luckey Pond in Lander	Lunch provided by Kiwanis
Riverton	June 5	9 a.m. - 2 p.m.	Kids Fishing Day	Big Bend Ponds in Riverton	Lunch provided by Kiwanis
Jackson	June 5	10 a.m. - noon	Kids Fishing Day	Rendezvous “R” Park between Jackson and Wilson	Free fishing equipment donated by Jackson Hole One Fly, Trout Unlimited and Teton Co. Conservation District
Pinedale	June 5	Begins at 10 a.m.	Kids Fishing Day	Kids Pond at Boyd Skinner Park in Pinedale	Free gift bag of fishing supplies
Dubois	June 12	9 a.m. - 1 p.m.	Kids Fishing Day	Pete’s Pond in Dubois	Lunch provided by Kiwanis
Kemmerer	June 12	8 a.m. - 12 noon	Kemmerer Kids Fishing Derby	Kemmerer Community Pond by the overpass	Sponsored by the City of Kemmerer
Rock Springs	June 19	9 a.m. - 1 p.m.	Rocks Springs Kids Fishing Day	Rock Springs Pond - south side of the road leading into the Rocks Springs Golf Course	Sponsored by Seedskadee Trout Unlimited Chapter.