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Free Fishing At State Parks

Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 9:44 AM

By Indiana Department of Natural Resources, news release

DNR Offering Free Fishing

Indiana's four Free Fishing Days are
June 5-6, and Sept. 25, 2021.

What are Free Fishing Days?

On Free Fishing Days, Indiana residents do not need a fishing license or a trout/salmon stamp to fish the state's public waters. All other rules such as seasons, bag and size limits apply.

Free Fishing Days are an excellent opportunity to learn how to fish, take your family fishing, or introduce a friend to fishing. To see what properties are hosting events, go to the DNR Calendar. Prefer to learn on your own? See Fishing Tips and Videos.

Where to Go

Fishing Information

Buy a Fishing License

If you enjoyed the Free Fishing Days, please consider purchasing a fishing license so you can fish throughout the entire year (license year is April 1 to March 31 of the following year). License sales support research, habitat managementpublic accessfish stocking, and education programs.

 

Want to host a fishing event? Email us at learn2fish@dnr.IN.gov.

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