Nevada Free Fishing Day

Nevada’s Free Fishing Day is June 10, 2023!

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 Brynlee Peters, a fifth grader in Ms. Bonnie Benson’s class at Fritsch Elementary in Carson City.

2023 Nevada Free Fishing Day Poster by Brynlee Peters.
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 and prizes! We will have staff and volunteers on the water to help you if needed. Loaner equipment will also be available. Contact aczarnecki@ndow.org with questions.
    • Registration: Event – https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/198009
  • Western Nevada
    • Where: Sparks Marina, Sparks, NV
    • When: 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
    • What: The Rotary Club of Sparks in partnership with the City of Sparks and NDOW is excited to be hosting the Kids Free Fishing Event at the Sparks Marina for all kids 17 years old and younger. Fishing poles and bait are provided, while supplies last. Contact jnemec@ndow.org with questions.
    • Registration: Day of event on south side of Sparks Marina
  • Eastern Nevada
    • Where: Carlin Chinese Garden, Carlin, NV
    • When: 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
    • What: Free fishing rods will be handed out to the first 60 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.
    • Registration: https://register-ed.com/events/view/198199

    • Where: Comins Lake, Ely, NV– under the shade structures near the boat ramp.
    • When: 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
    • What: Free fishing rods will be handed out to the first 60 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.
    • Registration: https://register-ed.com/events/view/198198

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