Arizona Free Fishing 6/4, 6/11

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Arizona’s annual free fishing days are celebrated on June 4 and June 11
Game and Fish offers fishing clinics at various locations
Arizona's annual free fishing days are celebrated on June 4 and June 11 as part of National Fishing and Boating Week.
On these two Saturdays, no fishing licenses are required for persons fishing any public waters in Arizona.
“This is a great chance to grab some poles, gather up some friends and family members, and head out to your nearest urban lake or head up to the cooler country to fish a lake or stream,” said Rory Aikens, editor of the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Weekly Fishing Report.
Remember that bag limits and other fishing regulations are in full effect and must be observed on Free Fishing Day. Kids under the age of 14 can fish for free all year long in Arizona, so this special fishing license exemption day means that the older kids and parents get a free pass for the day. Try fishing, you’ll like it!

The Arizona Game and Fish Department is sponsoring a number of Free Fishing Day clinics/events to give people the opportunity to try out this fun, family-oriented pastime. Loaner fishing rods, bait and instruction are provided for free at most of these venues. Times and locations are:

• Saturday, June 4, Mormon Lake Lodge Pond (south of Flagstaff), 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. As part of the Outdoor Festival at Mormon Lake, the Arizona Game and Fish Department Flagstaff region is offering a free fishing event among other outdoor activities for the whole family. For more information, contact the Game and Fish Flagstaff office at (928) 774-5045.

• Saturday, June 4, Dead Horse Ranch State Park (near Cottonwood), 8 a.m. to noon. Game and Fish staff will be on hand with loaner fishing gear, but you are encouraged to bring your own if you have it. The entrance fee into the park will be waived for the participants. Catfish will be stocked prior to the event. For more information, contact Wildlife Manager Tom Bagley at (928) 567-2478.

• Saturday, June 4, Silverbell Lake (Tucson), 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. Located at Christopher Columbus park on Silverbell Rd. between Ruthrauff and Grant. Catfish will have been stocked that week. Other fish found in the lake are largemouth bass and bluegills. For further information, please contact Wildlife Manager Diane Tilton, (520) 975-6149.

• Saturday, June 4, Rose Canyon Lake (Mt. Lemmon near Tucson), 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There is no registration fee or signup for the clinic. On this day, the fee for Mount Lemmon and the campground will be waived. Parking is limited. The lake was last stocked with rainbow trout in the second week of May. For further information, please contact Wildlife Manager Martin Guerena, (520) 591-6307.

• Saturday, June 4, Yellow Pine Ranch (near Kingman). Note: Space is limited for this event and the event is nearly full. Pre-registration is required through the Arizona Game and Fish Department Kingman office at 5325 N. Stockton Hill Road in Kingman; call first at (928) 692-7700.

• Saturday, June 11, Parker Canyon Lake (near Elgin), 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The elevation of Parker Canyon Lake is 5,400 feet, so the weather will be several degrees cooler than Tucson. For further information about the free fishing event, please contact Wildlife Manager Karen Klima at (520) 975-6490.Camping and boat rentals are available for a fee at Parker Canyon Lake; call the store for more information at (520) 455-5847.

• Saturday, June 11, Goldwater Lake (Prescott), 8 a.m. to noon. The Arizona Game and Fish Department Kingman region and the City of Prescott are planning a day of free fishing for the whole family. Staff will be on hand to assist anglers. Bait will be provided and loaner rods will be available. For more information, please call the Arizona Game and Fish Department Kingman office at (928) 692-7700.

• Saturday, June 11, Garrett Tank (near Seligman). Time? Throughout the day, there will be demonstrations on casting, baiting, cleaning, and cooking catfish. The weather can be variable, so dress in layers. Sunscreen is recommended. Loaner poles and bait will be available for use. For further information, please contact Wildlife Technician Jennifer Cordova at (928) 422-0155.

• Saturday, June 11, Roper Lake (near Safford), 7 a.m. to noon. Participants will need to supply any food and drinks they might require. Weather can be warm this time of year, so be sure to bring sun screen and come on out and enjoy fishing at one of Arizona’s premier state parks. The event is open to all without any fees or prior registration, and there will be rods/reels, bait, and other gear available for participants to use. For more information, please contact Wildlife Manager Devin Skinner at (520) 591-7880.

For a list of fishing clinics, visit http://www.azgfd.gov/i_e/edits/aquatic_education.shtml. For more information on fishing in Arizona, visit www.azgfd.gov/fish.