DES MOINES - Iowa residents may fish for free on June 1, 2 and 3, when the
Iowa Department of Natural Resources waives the requirement that residents
possess a valid fishing license while fishing. The free fishing weekend is
for Iowa residents only and all other fishing laws are in effect.
"This weekend should be great time to fish. Usually, during the first
week on June fish are in close to shore and are willing to bite. It's a
great time to take children fishing or to introduce someone new to fishing,"
said Marion Conover, chief of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources
fisheries bureau.
Fishing is an activity that can be done during any stage in life and is a
great way to spend time together as a family.
"We want people to fish and because it is a good, wholesome activity,"
Conover said. "If someone needs a little instruction, there are fun,
hands-on fishing clinics available to teach parents or kids the basics of
fishing."
A list of fishing clinics, derbies, and other fun events co-sponsored by
the DNR is available at
