Free Fishing Day is coming up as an ideal day not only for beginning anglers to give fishing a try, but also as a fun time for experienced anglers. “Because you don’t need a license to fish that day, it’s the perfect time to take someone with you and introduce them to this fun sport,” shares Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Sportfish Coordinator Randy Oplinger. “Early June is one of the best times to fish in Utah. All of the fish in the state, both warm water and coldwater species, are active and willing to bite this time of the year. And with the ongoing drought, it will be better to go fishing earlier in the summer when water temperatures aren’t quite as high and water levels in some areas aren’t too low.” You don’t need a license to fish on June 11, but the other fishing rules in Utah will still be in effect. Make sure you know the catch limits and other rules for the waterbody you are fishing. The rules are available in the 2022 Utah Fishing Guidebook.
