How To Do Nevada Free Fishing Day In Las Vegas
Nevada Free Fishing Day is upon us and there are lots of places in Las Vegas that are giving locals a chance to fish for free. The day is designed to make it easy for first-timers to try out fishing, or for experienced anglers to introduce friends and family to the sport. It’s the only day where adults and children can fish in any public water without a license. Nevada’s Free Fishing Day falls on the second Saturday of June every year, which makes it June 8 for 2024.
Events Around Las Vegas For Nevada Free Fishing Day
Anyone is welcome to fish in public waters without worrying about the extra cost of licensing on Nevada Free Fishing Day. And, per eregulations.com, there are more than 800 places in Nevada to get your fishing on. But if you’re more the type to bring the family out to an event, there are a few to choose from in or around Las Vegas.
Boulder City Pond – Veteran’s Memorial Park
The Nevada Department of Wildlife announced an event at Veterans’ Memorial Park in Boulder City. From 7:30 to 10:30 a.m., visitors will enjoy fishing demos and prizes. There will be staff and volunteers at the park, so it’s a great time to bring a beginner angler. You don’t even have to have gear as there will be loaner equipment, bait and tackle available at the First Catch Trailer.
There are two ponds in the park. The one closest to the parking lot is closed to fishing, so make sure you find the one farther away from the parking. Veterans’ Memorial Park is located at 1650 Buchanan Blvd in Boulder City. You do have to register ahead of time if you want to be entered into the prize giveaways. You can do that here.
Fishing Derby & Pancake Breakfast – Floyd Lamb Park
In partnership with Southern Nevada Building Trades Unions (SNBTU), Las Vegas councilwoman Nancy Brune is holding an event open to the public. From 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, located at 9200 Tule Springs Road.
At the event, posted on Brune’s Instagram page, Guests will start out with a $5 pancake and orange juice breakfast and then have the opportunity to fish with gear provided by SNBTU. There will also be prizes for Catch of the Day.
Kids’ Fishing Derby – Echo Canyon State Park
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If you’re not opposed to driving outside Vegas, consider this event. Located at Echo Canyon State Park, which is about a three-hour drive north of Vegas. The event will be from 8 to 11 a.m. on June 8.
They’ll be giving away prizes in multiple age groups for the smallest and largest catch. Not only is the fishing free for Nevada Free Fishing Day, but June 8 is also Free Adventure Day 2024. Which means entrance into all Nevada State Parks are waived for the day too.
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All the events are in the morning because it’s going to be a hot day in Southern Nevada. So if you plan to Nevada Free Fishing Day on your own and you’re out in the afternoon, make sure you bring plenty of water and sunscreen. And, most importantly, have fun fishing!
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