Indiana Hoosiers can enjoy a day of free fishing on Saturday, May 16. On this day, Indiana residents do not need a fishing license or a trout/salmon stamp to fish the state’s public waters. Typically, only youth, age 17 and younger and a few other special anglers are exempt from the license requirement.
Don’t know where to fish? A few ideas: Go FishIN in the City program is providing fishing opportunities at several city park ponds. You can check out the Where to Fish interactive map or view information for other DNR properties. Don’t forget: Fishing is not always catching fish, but it’s trying to catch fish. Tips for keeping fishing simple.
In 2014, nearly 2,700 people participated in Free Fishing Day events.
