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SALT LAKE CITY — People of all ages can enjoy a free day of fishing in Utah on June 7.
Anyone who wants to try angling on Free Fishing Day can do so without a fishing license. In preparation for the event, extra fish will be placed in lakes and reservoirs across the state by the Department of Wildlife Services.
Catfish that are an average of 18 inches long will be stocked into ponds, according to the DWR. June is also one of the best months to try catching warm water fish, like bluegill, catfish and white bass, according to warm water sport fisheries coordinator Drew Cushing.
Fishing will be free throughout the state, and several fishing spots will be offering free activities in conjunction with the fishing day. Below are a few of the places that will have free events.
Skylar's Pond
The 13th annual Bear River Celebration and Free Fishing Day offers interactive booths where people can learn how to tie a fishing fly, see historical re-enactments, have their face painted and participate in other activities. Free t-shirts will be given to the first 200 youth who finish a "Bear River adventure passport."
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There will be fishing equipment available at the pond for visitors to use and volunteers on site to help new fisherman.
Location: Willow Park at 450 W. 700 South, Logan
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Bountiful Lake
Anglers can "fish with a cop" at this event. Officers from the Woods Cross Police Department and DWR will be at the pond to help provide fishing instruction.
Bait will be provided and fishing equipment is available for those who do not have a rod and reel.
Location: West of Legacy Highway in Bountiful
Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Utah Lake State Park
Activities at the Utah Lake Festival will include a boat show, boat- making demonstrations and games for kids. There will also be a casting practice station set up and volunteers from the Salt Lake County Fish and Game Association available to provide fishing tips.
Location: 4400 W. Center St., Provo
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Canyon View Park Pond
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While Utah has a dry, semi-arid climate and seems to struggle every year to reach its needed annual precipitation level, it still provides quality fishing opportunities across the state.The 36th annual Huck Finn Day Fishing Event will feature a costume contest where children can dress up as Huck Finn and Becky Thatcher for a chance to win a prize. There will also be prizes awarded for the first fish caught and largest fish caught, among other categories.
The pond will be stocked with trout by the DWR before the event.
Location: 3300 E. Powerhouse Rd., Spanish Fork
Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Ephraim Community Lake
A fishing contest will be held at Community Lake, which is also known as Lake Hill Pond. Registration is at 9 a.m., and there will be food and prizes available at the event.
Trout will be stocked in the pond before the event by the DWR.
Location: Next to Lake Hill Campground in Ephraim Canyon
Time: Contest begins at 10 a.m.
Carbon County Fairgrounds Pond
Rods, reels and bait will be available at this free fishing day event. The DWR will be on site to provide supervision and instruction. Free donuts, hot chocolate and coffee will also be available.
Location: Carbon County Fairgrounds, Price
Time: 8 to 11 a.m.
