 Nevada's Free Fishing Day is June 12, 2010!
Free Fishing Day is your one chance during the year to
get hooked for free! No license or trout stamp is needed
for adults or children on this date.
Our annual Free Fishing Day will be Saturday, June 12 this year,
anglers may fish in any public fishing water in the state
without needing a fishing license or trout stamp. All limits
and other regulations apply.
Free Fishing Day 2010 Poster Contest
Silver Springs Fifth Grader Wins 2010 Free Fishing Day Poster Contest
Free Fishing Day 2010 Poster Contest Flyer
This contest was open to all fourth and fifth grade students
in Nevada. This year’s theme is “Discover the Fun of Fishing”
Last Year's Free Fishing Day Events
Western Region
Once again The Sparks Rotary Club, NDOW and the City of
Sparks Parks and Recreation Department have joined forces
to offer a special community event for the area’s
children. Kids will enjoy a fun-filled morning of fishing
along the south shore of the Sparks Marina from 7 a.m. to
11 a.m. Commemorative t-shirts and fishing poles will be
distributed at the registration area until supplies run
out. There will be fun games and face painting for all ages,
and a free barbecue lunch will begin at 9 a.m. with hot
dogs, soda and ice cream for registered children.
In addition to the Sparks Rotary Club, NDOW and the City
of Sparks Parks and Recreation, many generous sponsors enable
this free event to take place. Nevada Bighorns Unlimited,
Safari Club International and the Reno Rodeo Foundation
are providing generous cash donations. Mark Fore and Strike
Sporting Goods and Model Dairy have been sponsors since
the event began, and are returning again with in-kind donations.
Other generous sponsors, as well as information on the event
can be found by clicking “latest news” on the
Sparks Rotary Club’s website at www.sparksrotary.org.
Rotary members from Sparks and Reno, and staff from the
Nevada Department of Wildlife will be on hand to assist
those with little or no fishing experience. Fishing equipment
will be available for children to use if they don't have
their own. Parents must accompany their children to the
event.
Southern Region
Kids and adults alike can learn how to tie knots, which
tackle to use, and how to drop a line at Boulder Harbor
on Lake Mead. This free event, sponsored by NDOW, the National
Parks Service and several other agencies will begin with
registration at 7:30 a.m. The event will run to 11 a.m.
The first lucky 400 kids between the ages of 2 and 15 will
receive a tackle box and a chance to win prizes such as
new rods, reels, fishing tackle and more. Adults will also
receive tickets for special prize drawings. This is a non-competitive
event and a great chance for the whole family to learn about
the types of fish in Nevada waters. For more information
contact Ivy Santee at 486-5127 ext. 3503 weekdays between
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
To the north, Nevada State Parks will be holding its annual
Free Fishing Day Derby for all ages at Spring Valley State
Park located just east of Pioche from 8 a.m. to noon. There
will be prizes for all ages. Registration will held at the
lake on the day of the event. For more information contact
Ranger Ben Johnson at (775) 962-(5102 or 5103).
Eastern Region
NDOW will be holding a non-competitive Kids Fishing Derby at the Chinese Garden Ponds in Carlin on Saturday, June 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 am. Registration will start at 8:00 am. The derby is for children 16 and under, but everyone is welcome to come out and fish that day. Thanks to the generosity of the Ruby Mountain Chapter of Safari Club International, the first 50 anglers to register on Saturday, will receive a free T-shirt.
NDOW will have limited rods and reels available for new anglers to borrow as well as angler education volunteers to help you rig your outfits and give you fishing tips. There will also be a fly tying booth with members of the Ruby Mountain Flycasters showing young anglers how to tie flies and give them a chance to tie their own wooly bugger.
Between 11:30 and noon, there will be a free drawing for prizes for all the children who sign up for the derby. Prizes include rod and reel combos, fly fishing outfits, and tackle boxes. Children must be 16 or under to be eligible for the prizes.
NDOW will also host the annual Kid’s Free Fishing Day Derby at Cave Lake State Park. Registration starts at 8:00 am and the kids fishing derby runs from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. There is no charge for the participants, though parents must be present with their children.
Between 11:30 and noon, there will be a free drawing for prizes for children who sign up for the derby. Prizes include rod and reel combos, fly fishing outfits, and tackle boxes. There will also be free grab bags for all participants. Children must be under 18 to be eligible for the prizes.
Previous Years
Check out some pictures of the 2009 Free Fishing
Day events from across the state.
Check out some pictures of the 2008 Free Fishing
Day events from across the state.
Cave Lake
Sparks Marina
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