Saturday, June 8th is Free Fishing Day, and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game invites veteran and novice anglers of all ages, residents and nonresidents alike, to celebrate the day by fishing anywhere in Idaho without a license. Though fishing license requirements are suspended for this special day, all other rules, such as limits or tackle restrictions, remain in effect.
“Free fishing day provides a great opportunity for novices to give fishing a try and perhaps develop it into a life-long pursuit,” Fish and Game regional fish manager John Cassinelli said. “Parents are encouraged to bring their children out for a day of fun fishing excitement.”
Lack of fishing experience is no excuse. At special locations around the southwest region, equipment will be available for use and fishing experts will be on hand to help novice anglers learn the ins and outs of fishing. In addition, all these locations will be stocked with hatchery rainbow trout prior to the special day. Look for the event nearest you and Take a Kid Fishing.
For more information regarding Free Fishing Day, contact the Fish and Game McCall office (208-634-8137) or the Nampa office (208-465-8465).
Free Fishing Day Events in the Southwest Region – Saturday, June 8, 2019
Note: pay special attention to event times. Check the Fish and Game website (https://IDFG.idaho.gov) for schedule additions and or changes.
Atwood Pond (Payette) – Registration begins at 8:00am
Hosted by Safari Club International
Canceled due to high water on the Payette River
Fischer Pond (Cascade) – 10:00am – 2:00pm
Hosted by Lake Cascade State Park and Idaho Fish and Game
Kimberland Meadows Pond (New Meadows) – 9:00am – 1:00pm
Hosted by Idaho Fish and Game and the Adams County Sheriff’s Office
Kleiner Pond (Meridian) – 9:00am – 2:00pm
Hosted by the Southwest Idaho RC&D Council, Micron Technology and Idaho Fish and Game
Legacy Park Pond (Mt. Home) – 9:00am – 1:00pm
Hosted by the Idaho Fish and Game Reservists
Lowman (10-mile) Ponds – 9:00am – 2:00pm
Hosted by the Boise National Forest (Lowman Ranger District), Sourdough Lodge
and Idaho Fish and Game
McDevitt Pond (Boise) – 8:00am – Noon
Hosted by the Boise Police Association and Idaho Fish and Game
Northwest Passage Pond (McCall) – 9:00am – Noon
Hosted by Idaho Fish and Game
Ol’ McDonald Pond (Council) – 9:00am – 1:00pm
Hosted by Idaho Fish and Game and the Adams County Sheriff’s Office
Rotary Park Pond (Caldwell ) – 9:00am – Noon
Hosted by Caldwell Rotary and the City of Caldwell
Sawyers Pond (Emmett) – 9:00am – Noon
Hosted by the Gem County Recreation District, Boise National Forest (Emmett Ranger District)
and Idaho Fish and Game
Visitor Center Pond (Idaho City) – 9:00am – 1:00pm
Hosted by the Boise National Forest (Idaho City Ranger District) and Idaho Fish and Game
Wilson Springs Ponds (Nampa) – 8:00am – Noon
Hosted by Idaho Fish and Game
Here's statewide a map of Free Fishing Day events.