Free Fishing Weekend June 2nd & 3rd

It is a FREE Fishing Weekend!  Colorado Parks and Wildlife is is giving you the chance to catch the big one with no fishing license on Saturday and Sunday.  It is traditionally the 1st full weekend in June.According to a press release from Colorado Parks & Wildlife:

While no fishing license is required during free fishing weekend, all other regulations remain in effect, including bag and possession limits, and restrictions on bait in certain waters. Anglers should consult the 2012 Colorado Fishing brochure for regulations and restrictions.

With the exception of free fishing weekend, anglers between the ages of 16 and 64 are required to have a valid Colorado fishing license before casting a line. Annual resident fishing licenses cost $26 and one-day or five-day licenses are also available. Youth under age 16 are not required to have a license. Resident seniors aged 65 and older can buy an annual Colorado fishing license for $1.

Fishing licenses can be purchased at any Colorado Parks and Wildlife office or from one of the more than 600 license agents across the state.  Licenses can also be purchased online

For more information on state fishing regulations check out  the current Colorado fishing brochure.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife produces a weekly fishing report that includes information about fishing conditions and stocking activity around the state.

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