Free Fishing Weekend - June 3 to June 4

A great time to try fishing in Colorado​​​​​​​​​!

The fish are starting to bite at waters all around the state. To give everyone an opportunity to get out and get some hits, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is inviting anglers of all ages to participate in its annual Free Fishing Weekend on June 3 to 4. The free fishing weekend is a great w​ay to get outside with family and friends and take adva​​ntag​e of Colorado's extensive opportunities to fish for a myriad of cold and warm water fish species​​.​

Tips & Hotspots
There are many resources that Colorado Parks and Wildlife offers to help those interested in fishing throughout the state:

Fishing Report - This report offers a weekly fishing report from lakes all around Colorado

Fishing Atlas - This is an interactive map that shows the many waters people can fish in Colorado

101 Places to Take a Kid Fishing ​- this webpage has an interactive map showing all of the possible places to take a kid fishing

Stocking Report - The stocking report shows lakes, ponds, and rivers that have been stocked with catchable (9 to 12 inch) trout in Colorado.​

​Bait Fishing Basics
Never fished before? Don't worry, our Colorado Outdoors "Quick Tips" video will show you the basic to setting up a rod.


For more info, click here: cpw.state.co.us/thingstodo/Pages/Free-Fishing-Day.aspx