Free fishing days June 4-5

Fishing in public lakes and waters will be free June 4-5 in Kansas, including at Wyandotte County Lake.


Anyone may fish in public waters June 4-5 in Kansas without a fishing license, according to state wildlife officials.


On other days, a fishing license is required for those ages 16 to 74.


On June 4-5, those who are fishing must still abide by other regulations such as limits on the number of fish caught. For more information, including a list of places to fish for free this weekend in Kansas, visit ksoutdoors.com/fishing.


The 2022 Kansas Fishing Regulations Summary also are online at ksoutdoors.com/fishing. The summary contains information about all public waters and some tips on tying knots and identifying fish.


Kansas fishing regulations, forecasts, and more can also be accessed via the GoOutdoorsKS mobile app for iOS and Android. Visit https://ksoutdoors.com/License-Permits/KDWP-Mobile-Apps/ to download.