Catch the Fun on Free Fishing Day June 13th

If you have never "dunked a worm" or "wet a fly", you don't know what you are missing! And, here is your chance to find out. Saturday, June 13th, is Free Fishing Day in Idaho, which means anyone can fish without a license on any of Idaho's waters open to fishing. To help celebrate the day, there will be several free fishing day events around southeast Idaho. Even if you or your kids do not know how to fish, there will be plenty of helpful hands at the various events to assist with fishing basics, from baiting a hook to reeling in a catch. Poles, bait and other gear will be available for use for free at the events while supplies last. Edson Fichter Pond, Pocatello - Join us at the community fishing pond at Edson Fichter Nature Area from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm for lots of fishing fun. This event is open to anglers of all ages. Those attending the event can sign up for free raffles for wonderful prizes and grab a free hot dog lunch complete with cookies and lemonade! The Edson Fichter Nature Area is located behind Indian Hills Elementary at 666 Cheyenne Avenue in south Pocatello. Please note that there is a 2-fish limit at this pond. Kelly Park Pond (upper pond), Soda Springs - This event is being jointly-hosted by Idaho Fish and Game and the City of Soda Springs. The event runs from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm, and will include a free raffle for various prizes and a prize for the biggest fish. The event is open to anglers aged 13 and younger, and all kids under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. There is also a 3-fish limit. Access to the pond is via a _-mile hiking trail beginning at the Kelly Park parking lot. Grace Fish Hatchery, Grace - This event is hosted by Fish and Game and runs from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm. Anglers aged 14 and younger are welcome to participate. All kids under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Young anglers can keep up to two fish each. The settling ponds at this hatchery hold some nice-sized fish, and should provide some exciting fishing! Hawkins Reservoir, west of Marsh Valley - This event will be co-hosted with the Bureau of Land Management, Pocatello Field Office. Anglers of ALL ages are welcome to fish at this event which runs from 9:00 until 1:00 pm. Various prizes will be given away. If you haven't been to Hawkins Reservoir and seen what it has to offer, you are missing out! For more information about fishing opportunities in the region or the upcoming Free Fishing Day Events, contact the Fish and Game office in Pocatello at 232-4703 or visit our website at https://fishandgame.idaho.gov. Remember, you don't have to enjoy a specific event to get the benefits of Free Fishing Day! Just get outside and enjoy a day of fishing on June 13th without need of a license! All other fishing rules apply, so make sure to check the fishing regulations before you head off to "reel in" some fun.