CPW: Free Fishing Weekend June 3-4, 2023

Description: Whether a first-time or long-time angler, Free Fishing Weekend is a great way to get outside with family and friends and take advantage of Colorado's extensive opportunities to fish for a variety of fish species and maybe win your own Master Angler Award.

Published: 06/01/2023

Byline: SECO News

Free Fishing Weekend
Try your luck at earning a Master Angler Award during Free Fishing Weekend on June 3 - 4, 2023.

Whether a first-time or long-time angler, Free Fishing Weekend is a great way to get outside with family and friends and take advantage of Colorado's extensive opportunities to fish for a variety of fish species and maybe win your own Master Angler Award.

“The outdoors are for everyone, and fishing is a great way to discover and enjoy Colorado,” said Angler Outreach Coordinator Andre Egli. “If you know someone that is interested in fishing but doesn’t want to buy a license for something they have never tried before, this weekend provides a chance to get them to the water and get them hooked.”

Outdoor enthusiasts can fish in Colorado without a license only on the first full weekend of June, each year. All other rules and regulations apply. Learn more about fishing season dates and license fees at cpw.state.co.us.

Fishing license sales are vital to CPW’s ability to maintain and conserve fish habitat and operate its 19 fish hatcheries which rear and stock around 90 millions fish annually in Colorado. CPW sells around one million fishing licenses annually.

Angler Resources
While a great day outdoors is rewarding enough, CPW provides a variety of resources to help anglers find success:

Check current regulations and bag/possession limits with the 2023 Colorado Fishing Brochure.
Figure out where to go with CPW’s Fishing Atlas.
See where catchable trout have been stocked with CPW’s Stocking Report.
Buy a fishing license at cpwshop.com.
Apply for Master Angler Award.

A great time to try fishing in Colorado!

The fish are starting to bite at waters all around the state. To give everyone an opportunity to get out and get some hits, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is inviting resident and nonresident anglers of all ages to participate in its annual Free Fishing Weekend on June 3 to 4. The free fishing weekend is a great way to get outside with family and friends and take advantage of Colorado's extensive opportunities to fish for a myriad of cold and warm water fish species.

Tips & Hotspots

There are many resources that Colorado Parks and Wildlife offers to help those interested in fishing throughout the state:

Fishing Report- This report offers a weekly fishing report from lakes all around Colorado
Fishing Atlas- This is an interactive map that shows the many waters people can fish in Colorado
101 Places to Take a Kid Fishing- this webpage has an interactive map showing all of the possible places to take a kid fishing
Stocking Report- The stocking report shows lakes, ponds, and rivers that have been stocked with catchable (9 to 12 inch) trout in Colorado.

Follow the rules and have fun!

Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds the public that although a license or Habitat Stamp is not required on Free Fishing Weekend, but all other rules and regulations will apply. Anglers should consult the Colorado Fishing Brochure for specific regulations and restrictions.

Fishing licenses can be purchased at any Colorado Parks and Wildlife office or from one of the more than 600 sales agents across the state. Licenses can also be purchased online. Anglers may also purchase a fishing license over the phone by calling 1-800-244-5613. Find information about purchasing a license online or for more information on fishing.

Last year over one million fishing licenses were sold in Colorado. The sale of fishing licenses allows CPW to maintain and conserve fish habitat that promotes better fishing in Colorado.

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