Free Fishing Days to allow Hoosiers to fish without licenses

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 10:52 AM

There will be more free days thru out the rest of the year

The first of four Free Fishing Days in 2024 is coming up on May 12.

Free Fishing Days allow Hoosiers to cast their line without needing a fishing license or trout/salmon stamp.

The Free Fishing Day only applies to public waters throughout the state and regulations still apply such as bag limit, size limits, what fish you can catch during the season.

Parks all over Indiana will be hosting special events on May 12 to celebrate the special occasion. A list of events and their locations can be found at events.in.gov.

May 12 is the only Free Fishing Day for the month. There will be two back-to-back days on June 1 and 2, and then the final one is scheduled for Sept. 28.

Events

Madison Farmers Market
100% producer-only market featuring local produce, meats and hand-crafted items.
Jun 20, 2026 at Lanier Mansion
Sizzling in the SUn Pac Fund Run
KMA/KBA Three Rivers Dist. 10 Sizzling in the Sun Pac fund Run Sat June 20 at the Regal Beagle Bar and Bites Ghent Ky Registration 10:30 am
Jun 20, 2026 at The Regal Beagle Bar & Bites
Carroll County Food Pantry
Food for those in need in Carroll County (KY)
Jun 22, 2026 at Carroll County Food Pantry