Statewide Iowa — (Iowa DNR) –Fishing is easy, inexpensive and a great activity for kids of all ages. Grab your tackle box, take the family, and get your lines in the water this weekend.
Iowa residents can try fishing without buying a license on this Friday through Sunday, June 5th, 6th, and 7th, as part of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) free fishing weekend. All other regulations remain in place.
Outdoor fun awaits at hundreds of Iowa lakes, thousands of miles of rivers or a neighborhood pond. Go to www.iowadnr.gov/fishlocal to pick your favorite spot. There are plenty of options to help you find a spot that is less crowded, so you can easily keep at least 6 feet of distance between you and other groups.
You can find tips for taking kids fishing and catching crappie and bluegills on the DNR website at www.iowadnr.gov/Fishing/Ready-to-Fish.
Keep the fun going all summer long – buy your fishing license online with our Go Outdoors Iowa online licensing system. You can download the public Go Outdoors IA mobile app for iPhone and Android devices and always have access to your license no matter where you are.
Have fun fishing this weekend!
