INDIANAPOLIS — If you're looking for something fun and free to do this weekend, how about a little fishing?
Saturday, May 18, is the second of four Indiana Free Fishing Days for 2019. The last two Free Fishing Days will be June 1-2, 2019
During "Free Fishing Days" Indiana residents can fish public waters without a fishing license or a trout stamp. Children ages 17 and younger do not need a license on any day.
A number of Free Fishing Day events are also being held at state parks across the state including several Family Learn to Fish workshops. All events run from 9 a.m. to noon. Advance registration is required.
- Pinhook Park in South Bend: bit.ly/2DPR62G.
- Monon Community Center in Carmel: bit.ly/2YkNluh.
- Krannert Park in Indianapolis: bit.ly/2VLSdeb.
- Fort Harrison State Park in Indianapolis: bit.ly/2DWn6lM. Register by emailing dallison@dnr.IN.gov or by calling 317-591-0122.
- Munger Park in Lafayette: bit.ly/2Jk1hjD.
- Garvin Park in Evansville. Register by emailing Gena@wesselmanwoods.com or by calling at 812-479-0771.
These specialty workshops are also offered on May 18:
- Family Learn to Fish the River, Island Park, Elkhart. Event will run from 9 a.m. to noon. Advance registration is required. To register visit: bit.ly/2PpqBWr.
- Learn to Fish with Lures, Krannert Park, Indianapolis. The event will run from 1 to 4 p.m. Advance registration is required. To register visit bit.ly/2Jq7zOG.
Specific information about all Free Fishing Day events can be found online at the Indiana Department of Natural Resources website .
Find a place to fish:
- Go FishIN in the City - Indiana’s urban fishing program
- Where to Fish interactive map
- DNR properties
