WYOMING — Dust off the tackle box and get ready, because the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) is hosting its annual Free Fishing Day in June.

Once a year, WGFD invites anglers to grab their rods and reels and head to the water for a day of fishing, no license necessary. On Saturday, June 6, anyone can fish in the state without a license. All waters throughout Wyoming are open for fishing without a permit except those in the Wind River Reservation and Yellowstone National Park.

“All fishing regulations, creel and size limits, gear restrictions and stream closures remain in effect,” WGFD said in a news release. Review 2026 fishing regulations here.

WGFD will also host fishing events for children throughout the state. In Jackson, bring the kids to Rendezvous Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to fish, win prizes, and have lunch courtesy of the Jackson Hole Lions Club and Creekside Market. Children should plan to bring their own fishing gear, if possible. Prizes will be provided by Jackson Hole One Fly, WGFD, and Teton County Conservation District. Children must be accompanied by an adult, per WGFD.

Image: WGFD Facebook
Image: WGFD Facebook

In Afton, Kids’ Fishing Day will take place from 9 a.m. to noon at the Afton Golf Course Pond, with fishing rods and bait provided. Pinedale’s event starts at 10 a.m. at the Dudley Key Fields Pond, and free gift bags of fishing supplies will be handed out. In Dubois, registration begins at 8:30 a.m. at Pete’s Pond, and fishing will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch will be provided.

Monica is a Staff Reporter who studied journalism at Syracuse University and has been in the valley since 2015. She loves writing about the local food and bev scene, especially craft beer. When she’s not on the clock, you can find her paddle boarding, sewing, or whipping up a new recipe at home.