The Ironton Tribune | Ky. parks to have free fishing weekend
by Staff
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Each year, the celebration of National Fishing and Boating Week includes Free Fishing Weekend at numerous Kentucky lakes.
Anglers may fish in Kentucky Saturday and Sunday without a fishing license or a trout permit. All fishing regulations such as minimum size limits and daily creel limits remain in effect during the event.
This year, National Fishing and Boating Week runs June 5-13. The celebrations are meant to bring new people into fishing, boating and other water-related recreation.
“We also want to stress that getting outside and enjoying fishing is a healthy activity for kids,” said Marc Johnson, aquatic education coordinator for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. “It gets them off the couch.”
Kids ages 15 and under may fish without a license or permit year-round. The Free Fishing Weekend allows their parents or family visiting from out of state to join them for free.
The week starts early as the department hosts its annual Fishing Derby for youth ages 15 and under on Friday from 5 - 8 p.m.
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