Oklahoma offering free fishing days

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is offering free fishing days on June 6 and 7, allowing anyone to fish without a state fishing license.

"These are some of the best days to take a newcomer or youth fishing with you," said Skylar St. Yves, fishing coordinator for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. "There's no state fishing license requirements, so someone who has never been before can just wake up in the morning and head out for a fun day of fishing. And someone from out of state can visit and enjoy what Oklahoma's waters have to offer without worrying about having a state fishing license."

Oklahoma has been offering free fishing days for nearly 40 years.

"License sales are one of the primary sources of funding for the Department," said Barry Bolton, Chief of Fisheries for the Wildlife Department. "Sportsmen and sportswomen pay for conservation projects when they buy a license. The Department's Free Fishing Days can help us introduce new anglers and ensure that great fishing and habitat work will continue for years to come. There's no excuse not to take someone fishing on June 6 and 7. The weather is usually nice, the fishing is great and, best of all, it's free."

Free fishing days let people fish without having a state fishing license, but anglers still must follow all other fishing regulations like daily bag limit and size restrictions. To learn more, click here.

Anyone wishing to participate in the free fishing days should check on local permit requirements that may still apply on those dates at specific fishing areas like city lakes.

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