Tennessee’s 2020 Free Fishing Day will go on as scheduled. The day is set for Saturday, June 6 when anyone may fish free without a license in Tennessee’s public waters. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency provides the annual free day in hopes of increasing interest in fishing. The day allows anyone the opportunity to try this great outdoor sport, especially children to celebrate fishing as a wholesome and healthy recreational option. In addition, children ages 15 and younger may fish without a license beginning on Free Fishing Day (Saturday, June 6) through the following Friday (June 12). This year’s Free Fishing Day will be held under unusual circumstances. Due to the coronavirus pandemic many events have been cancelled, including all TWRA-hosted events. Check TWRA’s youth fishing website for a complete list of events and cancellations. Despite having the organized events cancelled, TWRA will still stock these locations with catfish before Saturday and encourages families to go fishing at a safe distance.
Waters stocked with catfish within TWRA, Region III counties include:
-Bridgestone/Firestone Lake-Bridgestone/Firestone Wildlife Management Area, located in White County on the Cumberland county line 6 miles south of Hwy 70S.
-Cane Creek Park Lake in Cookeville
-Kelly Lake in Standing Stone State Park in Overton County
-Byrd Lake in Cumberland Mountain State Park
(Photo courtesy TWRA)