Fish without a license for free June 2-3

FRANKFORT -- The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources will celebrate Free Fishing Weekend June 2-3.

Free Fishing Weekend, an annual event since 1992, offers residents and non-residents the opportunity to fish Kentucky waters without a license or permit. Limits on the size and number of fish that anglers may keep still apply. Additionally, anglers may keep trout without possessing a trout permit during free fishing weekend.

With special events across the state planned for Saturday, June 2, most families can find fishing opportunities just a short drive away.

In McCracken County: Fish Out Fishing Tournament, Noble Park Lake, 2801 Park Ave., Paducah. Fishing from 9-11 a.m. for kids ages 6 to 11. Free registration begins at 8:30 a.m. at Shelter 10. Catch and release event. Limited number of loaner fishing poles and some bait will be available. Anglers with their own bait and gear should bring it. Awards in various categories. Goody bags to first 75 registered anglers.

In Trigg County: Cadiz Kids Fishing Event, West Cadiz Park, located at the intersection of Ky. 39 and U.S. 68, Cadiz. Fishing from 9 a.m. to noon. For ages 3 to 15. Numerous prizes, including bicycles. Registration includes lunch for kids, T-shirt and a goody bag. Register at Cadiz City Hall, the John L. Street Library or any Trigg County school. Limited loaner equipment will be available, but anglers are encouraged to bring their own equipment and bait.

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources also stocks dozens of community lakes across the state as part of its Fishing in Neighborhoods (FINs) program. Most of these lakes received a stocking of channel catfish in May. To find the nearest lake, go online to fw.ky.gov then search under the keyword, "FINs."

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