Free fishing day offers fun for the whole family on June 10
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Idaho Fish and Game will host statewide events across Idaho on June 10 for Free Fishing Day. Fish and Game employees and volunteers will bring fishing gear to various fishing spots, loan rods, reels and tackle and help people learn to fish.
Fish and Game says kids 13 years old and younger do not need a fishing license in Idaho, so fishing is an inexpensive summer activity. Catchable-sized trout ranging from 10 to 13 inches are regularly stocked statewide and in many easily accessible fishing spots, including community ponds, local reservoirs and nearby lakes.
Every region in the state plans to host a few Free Fishing Day events:
Panhandle
Clearwater
Southwest
Magic Valley
Southeast
Upper Snake
Salmon
If you don’t have fishing gear, Fish and Game says it is inexpensive to get started. A simple rod and reel combo goes for about $25. All you need to tackle are hooks, weights, bobbers and bait.
It is tough to beat live worms for bait, nearly all fish will eat them, but if you do not want to deal with squirming live worms, there are many other options, including marshmallows, Powerbait, dough bait, imitation fish eggs and a plethora of other things.
If you’re unsure how to rig a rod for fishing, Fish and Game provides simple instructions on its Learn to Fish webpage.
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