Nevada Free Fishing Day

Nevada’s Free Fishing Day is June 8, 2024!

This is your one chance during the year to get hooked for free! No fishing license is needed for adults or children to fish any public water on this date. All limits and other regulations apply. 

Free Fishing Day in Nevada always falls on the second Saturday in June.

In the months leading up to Free Fishing Day, all fourth and fifth grade students in Nevada are welcome to take part in our Free Fishing Day Poster Contest.

This year’s winner is Noel DeVries, a fifth grader in Mr. Burnett-Smith’s class at the Durango campus of the Amplus Academy in Las Vegas.

2024 Nevada Free Fishing Day Poster by Noel DeVries.
StateWide Free Fishing Day Events
  • Southern Nevada
    • Where: Veterans’ Memorial Park, 1650 Buchanan Blvd Boulder City, NV 89005
    • When: 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
    • What:  Join us for a fun day of fishing demos and prizes! Must register ahead of time to be entered into prizes and giveaways. We will have staff and volunteers on the water to help you if needed. Let us know when you check-in. Loaner equipment, tackle, and bait will also be available at the First Catch Trailer. Contact aczarnecki@ndow.org with questions.
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  • Western Nevada
    • Where: Sparks Marina, Sparks, NV
    • When: 7 a.m. – 11 a.m.
    • What: The Rotary Club of Sparks in partnership with the City of Sparks and Nevada Department of Wildlife will host the annual Kid’s Free Fishing Event, free for all kids 17 years old and younger. Free fishing poles and bait are also provided while supplies last. We also have coach volunteers to help our youth anglers reel them in. NDOW will stock the lake with thousands of rainbow trout! Face painting and many more fun activities will be available for the whole family. Contact jnemec@ndow.org with questions.
    • Registration opens at 6 a.m. on the day of the event on the south side of Sparks Marina.
  • Eastern Nevada
    • Where: Carlin Chinese Garden, Carlin, NV
    • When: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
    • What: Free fishing rods will be handed out to the first 50 anglers under 18! Tackle and bait will also be available while supplies lasts. Bring you family and friends to have some fun in the sun! Contact nicole.hamblin@ndow.org 775-777-2388 with questions.
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    • Where: Comins Lake, Steptoe Valley WMA, Ely, NV
    • When: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
    • What: Free fishing rods will be handed out to the first 50 anglers under 18! Tackle and bait will also be available while supplies lasts. Bring your family and friends to have some fun in the sun! Contact nicole.hamblin@ndow.org 775-777-2388 with questions.
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