The waters will be freshly stocked with channel catfish at Dead Horse Ranch State Park, where the Free Fishing Fun Day runs from 8 a.m. to noon, making Saturday, June 6, making it a great time to introduce your friends to the sport of fishing.
As part of National Free Fishing Day, the Arizona Game and Fish Department will not require fishing licenses at any state waters or community lakes.
“The goal of Free Fishing Day is to encourage people to enjoy the outdoors, spend quality time with friends and family and experience the fun of fishing,” AZGFD fishing R3 coordinator Chase Newlon said. “Many people who experience fishing for the first time enjoy it so much that they buy a license so they can continue enjoying it all year.”
Loaner rods and reels will be provided at Dead Horse Ranch, and attendees can bring their own equipment. Instruction available and bait is provided.
While a fishing license is not needed on June 6, bag limits and other Arizona fishing regulations still apply and must be observed on Free Fishing Day.
Preregistration is required, and can be done online at register-ed.com/programs/arizona/239-fishaz-network.
Arizona fishing licenses start at $37 for resident adults and $55 for nonresident adults. Children under 10 can fish for free year-round in Arizona.
Contact Dead Horse Ranch State Park at 928-634-5283 for more information about Free Fishing Fun Day. Visit azgfd.com/fishing-2 for information about fishing and license regulations and places to go.
