Get your fishing pole ready. Free fishing days in MO and KS are around the corner
Both Missouri and Kansas will host free fishing days in June. In Kansas, anglers won’t need a fishing license to fish from June 4 to June 5. In Missouri, the free fishing days are set for June 11 and June 12.
Whether it’s walleye, trout or white bass, there is plenty of game in both states and all you need to do to start fishing is to get outside with your pole.
The free fishing day gives people a chance to try out fishing without acquiring a license or getting a special permit to fish. Any other time outside of the dates listed above, the public will need a license to fish.
Where to fish
To see where to fish in the Northeast region of Kansas, here is a map from Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. The Missouri Department of Conservation has a similar map, here.
You can also download the Missouri Fishing app, “Mo Fishing” on Android and Apple phones. The app helps anglers find viable fishing spots near them and includes weekly fishing reports and parking instructions.
How to get a fishing permit in Missouri
If you are interested in getting a fishing permit in Missouri, they are available on the Missouri Department of Conservation’s website. Anyone interested in fishing who is between 16 and 64 years old is required to have a permit.
Annual fishing permits for residents cost just $12, while nonresidents will pay $49. Daily passes for residents and nonresidents cost $8 per day. Most fishing is permitted all year long but to see a detailed list of the fishing season and the game that anglers are allowed to fish, visit here.
How to get a fishing permit in Kansas
Anyone 16 years old and up will also need a license to fish in Kansas. A residential permit costs $27.50 and nonresidential permit costs $52.50, to fish in the state. A single day pass will run you $6.00.
Residents who are between 65 and 74 years old can look into getting a discounted lifetime permit. There are also special permits for fishing trout, paddlefish and bass.
To learn more about what kind of fishing permits are available and how to apply on the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks website, here.
