Free fishing in Kentucky is back for the weekend. No license is required to fish any Kentucky waters. All other fishing regulations remain in effect.
Anyone fishing will still need to follow the size and number limits on what they catch.
Need help getting started? Go to the Learn to Fish page for instructional videos covering gear, tying knots and preparing a fish for the table.
Don’t know where to fish? Click here to access the fishing forecast for tips and places to try, including the Fishing in Neighborhoods (FINs) lakes. FINs offers dozens of easily accessible, specially stocked lakes near population centers throughout the state. Many locations host special fishing events during free fishing days.
