This year, Free Fishing Day falls on June 1.
– Anglers without a license can land a reel-y good deal this Saturday — free fishing.Free Fishing Day is meant to encourage more people to try fishing, officials with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department have said.
It’s not the only way to fish for free, though. More than 70 Texas State Parks offer free fishing year-round, although entry fees still apply in addition to length and bag limits. “Free Fishing Day is an annual event that encourages Texans to get outdoors, enjoy nature, and go fishing with family and friends,” Tim Birdsong, director of TPWD’s Inland Fisheries Division, said in a news release. “Our hope is that experienced anglers will use this opportunity to take others fishing and share their knowledge, skills, equipment, and love of the sport.”
A fishing license is generally required for adults 17 and older. Children ages 16 and younger, and anyone born before Jan. 1, 1931, can fish for free. You can purchase a license at local retailers or onlineLearn the basics of fishing with tips and a variety of videos. Resources for how to get started, safety, supplies and gear, casting and baiting, and cleaning and storing fish can be found on thepage on the TPWD website can help anglers find lakes by region or alphabetically.
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