With the start of June also comes Free Fishing Days. Free Fishing Days
are June 8th and 9th. These are the days when the Conservation Department suspends resident and nonresident fishing permit requirements. Special permits may be required at county, city, and private fishing areas.
are June 8th and 9th. These are the days when the Conservation Department suspends resident and nonresident fishing permit requirements. Special permits may be required at county, city, and private fishing areas.
The idea behind this event is to encourage people to explore the state’s fishing opportunities without having to purchase permits or daily tags at trout parks. The Conservation Department provides more than 900 fishing lakes, ponds, and stream accesses. Many offer disabled-accessible facitlites. For more information about places to fish, visit mdc.mo.gov/node/2478 or contact nearest MDC office.
During Free Fishing Days other fish regulations besides permit requirements are still in effect. These regulations include limits on size and number of fish. Regulations are outlined in the 2012 Summary of Missouri Fishing Regulations, which is available where fishing permits are sold or online at mdc.mo.gov/node/6108.
Courtesy of FM. 92.1
Courtesy of FM. 92.1
