Fishing Wisconsin: Free Fishing Weekend

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Fishing Wisconsin: Free Fishing Weekend
Saturday and Sunday, June 7th-8th, 2008

Every year, the first consecutive Saturday and Sunday in June is designated as Free Fishing Weekend throughout the state of Wisconsin. All the waters of the state are open, including state waters of the Great Lakes and rivers bordering Wisconsin. Residents and nonresidents of all ages can fish without a fishing license (or trout or salmon stamps) over these two days. However, all otherfishing regulations (length limits, bag limits, etc.) apply.

This event is designed to encourage families to get out and fish together on Wisconsin waters. People are encouraged to participate in special activities planned at parks throughout the state, and also to take advantage of programs at several state parks and at DNR regional offices that loan out fishing equipment.

Because children under the age of 16 do not need a fishing license to fish on any day of the year, the motto for Free Fishing Weekend could be, "Take a grown-up fishing!"

There are many free fishing clinics and other events you may be interested in participating, some of which do not fall during free fishing weekend - Check on our Free Fishing Clinics page for details.