(Fremont County, WY) – Each year the Wyoming Game and Fish Department designates the first Saturday of National Boating and Fishing Week as a free fishing day when anyone can fish in Wyoming, except within the Wind River Reservation and Yellowstone National Park, without a fishing license. This year, Free Fishing Day is June 1.
This is also celebrated as Kids Fishing Day in Lander and Riverton, with Dubois happening on June 8. Check out the details for each of these locations below.
Lander
June 1 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Luckey Pond. Sponsored by Popo Agie Anglers and Game and Fish. Lunch is provided by Kiwanis. Fishing rods and tackle provided by North Platte Walleyes Unlimited.
Riverton
June 1 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Rendezvous Ponds. Sponsored by Riverton Kiwanis. Lunch provided by Riverton Kiwanis. Fishing rods and tackle provided by North Platte Walleyes Unlimited.
Dubois
June 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (registration begins at 8:30 a.m.) at Pete’s Pond. Sponsored by Kiwanis, U.S. Forest Service, Game and Fish and DAWGS. Lunch provided. Fishing rods and tackle provided by North Platte Walleyes Unlimited.