Each year, the celebration of National Fishing and Boating Week includes Free Fishing Weekend. Kentucky anglers may fish June 6 – 7 without a fishing license or a trout permit. All fishing regulations such as minimum size limits and daily creel limits remain in effect during Free Fishing Weekend.

This year, National Fishing and Boating Week brings begins June 6 and ends June 14. The celebrations aim to bring new people into fishing, boating and other water-related recreation.