Free Fishing Weekend 2008

Every year, the first consecutive Saturday and Sunday in June are designated as Free Fishing Weekend throughout the state of Wisconsin. This year it is Saturday and Sunday, June 7 - 8, 2008.

Both residents and nonresidents of all ages can fish without a fishing license (or trout or salmon stamps) over these two days. This includes all the waters of the state: inland lakes and streams, state waters of the Great Lakes, and rivers bordering Wisconsin. However, all other fishing regulations (length limits, bag limits, etc.) apply.

This event is designed to encourage families to get out and fish together. People are encouraged to participate in special activities planned at parks throughout the state, and also to take advantage of programs at several state parks and at DNR regional offices that loan out fishing equipment.

Because children under the age of 16 do not need a fishing license to fish on any day of the year, the motto for Free Fishing Weekend could be, "Take a grown-up fishing"!

For more information about fishing in Wisconsin: http://dnr.wi.gov/.