Fish For Free

Fish for free on June 10

A free day of fishing and fun awaits June 10, as Utah hosts its annual Free Fishing Day.

You won't need a fishing license to fish in the state that day.

"Fishing is an activity that you can enjoy with your whole family, and it's an activity that can make your next outdoor adventure even more rewarding," says Roger Wilson, sport fisheries coordinator for the Division of Wildlife Resources. "We offer Free Fishing Day every year to attract more people to an activity that we believe will enrich their life and provide them with a fun thing that they can do with their family and friends."

Before Free Fishing Day, DWR personnel will stock extra fish into waters across the state. Wilson says most of the fish will be placed in lakes and reservoirs, and those are the places where anglers may want to focus their efforts.

Wilson reminds those fishing on June 10 that while no license is required, all of the other regulations found in the 2006 Utah Fishing Proclamation will still be in effect. Anglers, especially those who might be fishing for the first time, are encouraged to pick up a copy of the proclamation and learn the rules.