June 3-4 marks Oklahoma Free Fishing Days

         In case you needed an excuse to take your family fishing, here is a good one – the first weekend in June (June 3-4) is Free Fishing Days in Oklahoma.           

          "Free fishing days are a great opportunity to introduce family and friends to fishing," said David Warren, information and education chief for the Wildlife Department.

         Oklahoma was the first state in the nation to offer free fishing days 24 years ago and has since been followed by dozens of other states that have established similar free fishing days.

            Resident and non-resident fishing licenses (including trout licenses and fishing and hunting legacy permits) are not required on the free fishing days, although anglers should note that local or municipal permits might be required on those days.

            Texoma Lake anglers should be aware that the Texas free fishing day is Saturday, June 3 only. Unless exempt due to age, anglers fishing on the Texas portion of Lake Texoma on Sunday, June 4 must either possess the special Lake Texoma license or a fishing license issued by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Anglers must also follow all other fishing regulations.

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