This year, Father’s Day and National Go Fishing Day will fall on the same day — Sunday, June 18.
Dads and families who have an interest in fishing or the outdoors — but haven’t made fishing or open-air activities a priority — can find free or discounted events and programs at local parks as outdoor recreation destinations come up with unique ways to celebrate Father’s Day.
Some state wildlife agencies are hosting free fishing day events over Father’s Day weekend and National Go Fishing Day.
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Usually, Illinois residents would need a fishing license, salmon stamp or inland trout stamp to catch fish in the Prairie State.
The annual four-day “Free Fishing Days” event in Illinois will take place from Friday, June 16, to Sunday, June 18, just in time for Father’s Day weekend. (iStock)
Different recreation spots will be hosting special events in honor of Father’s Day.
This Wednesday, the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (MFWP) department announced that “all would-be anglers” can fish without a license over Father’s Day weekend.
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is letting dads and families fish without a license from Saturday, June 17, to Sunday, June 18, but they’ll need to comply with Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) inspection stations if they’re fishing from a family-owned watercraft. (iStock)
All other fishing rules and regulations are in effect and must be followed, according to the MFWP.
State fishing regulations, water body restrictions and safety guidance can be found on fwp.mt.gov.
Ohio’s annual two-day “Free Fishing Days” event will take place from Saturday, June 17, to Sunday, June 18, just in time for Father’s Day weekend. (iStock)
“All size and bag limits apply during these two days,” the ODNR wrote in its announcement about the event.
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New anglers who want to fish with dad or test their luck with the outdoor activity can learn about state fishing regulations on ohiodnr.gov.
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However, only a limited amount will be available.
State fishing regulations can be found on gfp.sd.gov.
“Each location will feature a clue that you will have to decipher,” the NDPR wrote about the upcoming event.
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Dads out who complete the hike and return a scavenged gold coin to the park’s commissary will qualify for a 10% discount on any soft drink purchase made at the Coffee Bar, which includes coffees, teas, lemonades or slushies.