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Saturday is Free Fishing Day

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If someone has never “dunked a worm” or “wet a fly,” they don’t know what you are missing! Saturday, June 11, is their chance to find out. It is Free Fishing Day in Idaho, which means anyone can fish without a license on any of Idaho’s waters open to fishing.

To help celebrate the day, Idaho Fish and Game will be hosting three Free Fishing Day events in southeast Idaho.

Even people who do not know how to fish will find plenty of helpful hands at the various events to assist with fishing basics, from baiting a hook to reeling in a catch. Poles, bait, and other gear will be available to use for free at the events while supplies last.

All Free Fishing Day events in southeast Idaho run from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Portneuf Wellness Complex, Pocatello – Anglers of all ages are welcome to join in on the fun at the new Portneuf Wellness Complex in Pocatello. This Free Fishing Day event will be part of the Idaho State Journal’s Family Fun Day experience. Besides the many other booths and activities planned for Family Fun Day, Fish and Game’s Take Me Fishing trailer will be on-hand to get folks dunking worms and catching fish. Please note that there is a two-fish limit at this pond, but the fun is limitless.

Grace Fish Hatchery, Grace – Big fish promise some big excitement at this fishing event! Anglers aged 14 and younger are welcome to participate. All kids under the age of eight must be accompanied by an adult. Young anglers can keep up to two fish each, but are welcome to keep as many memories as they wish!

Upper Kelly Park Pond, Soda Springs – This event is being jointly hosted by Idaho Fish and Game and the City of Soda Springs. The event includes a free hot dog lunch complete with lemonade and cookies. There will also be a free raffle for various prizes and a prize for the biggest fish.

The event is open to anglers aged 13 and younger, and all kids under the age of eight must be accompanied by an adult. There is also a three-fish limit. Access to the pond is via a 1/4-mile hiking trail beginning at the Kelly Park parking lot.

For more information about fishing opportunities in the region or the upcoming Free Fishing Day Events, contact the Fish and Game office in Pocatello at 208-232-4703 or visit our website at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov.

The department hopes people will get outside and enjoy a day of fishing on June 11 without need of a license! 

All other fishing rules apply, so participants will need to make sure to check the fishing regulations before heading off to “reel in” some fun.

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