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.

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.

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.

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.

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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Great Basin National Park in Nevada was just deemed one of the most underrated in the entire country, in spite of being rife with beautiful scenery and history. An American national park is one that has become so known for its nature and wildlife that the American government protects and preserves it.

The Silver State is home to many national areas, but only two of them are considered national parks by the National Park Service (NPS). When people are asked to name the national parks in Nevada, most people will immediately say Death Valley. It's easily the most popular, especially for its famous movie sets.

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Lake Mead National Recreation Area is recognized by the NPS, but not officially labeled a park. Other such areas include the Tule Springs Fossil Beds Monument and various national historic trails, including the California, Old Spanish and Pony Express trails.

A vacation rental platform called Lake.com recently conducted a survey to determine what the most underrated national parks are in the country. They did this by looking at data from the last year from NPS, specifically which parks had fewer than 750,000 visitors. Combining this with the number of visitor reviews and ratings, the experts came up with the top parks considered hidden gems in America.

#1 - North Cascades National Park

Located in Washington State, North Cascades is officially the most underrated national park, according to the study. It is 500,000 acres of lakes, forests and snowy mountains to explore.

#2 - Isle Royale National Park

The second most underrated national park in America was deemed to be Isle Royale in Michigan. Located near Lake Superior, the park is a popular spot for campers and hikers.

#3 - Dry Tortugas National Park

The title of third most underrated national park went to Dry Tortugas. Located in Key West, Florida. The area is just seven islands accessible only by plane or boat. The park is mostly water.

The fourth and fifth national parks considered the most underrated in the study are Gates of The Arctic and Wrangell-St. Elias, respectivly. Both parks are located in Alaska and known for their scenic rivers and artic beauty.

#6 - Great Basin National Park

As mentioned before, Death Valley National Park is the more popular of the preserved areas in the Silver State. It's the other Nevada national park that doesn't get nearly enough attention. Great Basin National Park is located on the eastern border of Nevada, just west of Sevier Lake, Utah. Much like Death Valley National Park, Great Basin is a popular spot for campers because of the amazing views of the stars at night.

But unlike Death Valley, Great Basin National Park offers a lot of really cool caves to explore. The Lehman Caves are full of beautiful formations of stalactites and stalagmites. According to nps.gov, the Lehman Caves are the longest cave system in the Silver State and have been providing guided tours to visitors since 1885.

Great Basin National Park is also home to the 13,063-foot summit of Wheeler Peak. A highly coveted place for photographers because of the amazing views and beautiful bristlecone pine trees that cover much of the park. And much like Death Valley, Great Basin shows off a lot of Nevada's history. The area has been home to native Americans for thousands of years, and still shows signs of more recent settlers as well.

So, with the oldest cave system in Nevada, some of the oldest trees on the planet, beautiful lakes and hiking trails, and plenty of American history, it's clear to see why Great Basin is one of the most underrated national parks in America. Here are 10 photos that show why this hidden gem might need to be on your next road trip through the Silver State.

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