Northwest Iowa — Iowa residents can try fishing without buying a license on June 7, 8 and 9 as part of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) free fishing weekend. All other regulations remain in place.
“Grab your family and your poles, hook a memory, and don’t let go,” said Joe Larscheid, chief of the Iowa DNR’s Fisheries Bureau. “The memories are always bigger than the fish.”
Free fishing weekend is a great time to take kids fishing or invite a neighbor or friend to come along. Outdoor fun awaits at hundreds of Iowa lakes, thousands of miles of rivers or a neighborhood pond. Find a list of stocked lakes and ponds that are easily accessible in parks and along trails on the Iowa DNR’s interactive Iowa Community Fisheries Atlas at www.iowadnr.gov/Fishing/Fish-Local.
Fun, hands-on fishing events will be offered across Iowa to help families new to fishing get started. Check the general fishing calendar on the DNR website at www.iowadnr.gov/fishing for a list of free fishing events.
You can join the Sioux County Conservation Board and Sioux County Sportsmen’s Club for a family Fishing Event on Saturday, June 8 from 9 am-12:30 pm.
It will take place at Sandy Hollow, east of Sioux Center. No vehicle pass is needed for the event. This is an annual event and all ages are welcome. Ages 8 and under need to have an adult present. We will have fishing instruction, fishing, prizes, casting contest, giveaways. Lunch is provided and lots of prizes! Those 16 years of age and older must have a fishing license to actively fish. Fishing poles are available to those that cannot bring their own. No cost, must pre-register by going to www.mycountyparks.com/County/Sioux.aspx or by calling the Naturalist desk at 712-552-3057 for more information.
Annual Kiwanis Kid’s Fishing Derby is on Saturday, June 8 at Lake Pahoja’s West Shelter for 4 to 16 year olds. Just bring your own fishing equipment and bait.
Parent or guardian must be along, and no license or pre-registration needed.
7:30 am – Registration
8-11am – Fishing contest/9-11am Casting contest
11:30 am – Prizes & free Lunch
Sponsored by the Kiwanis Clubs of Lyon County. For more information, call 712-472-2217
