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These are days – some states even offer free fishing weekends – where anglers can go fishing without a license. Check out the next free fishing days in your state.
Free fishing days are a perfect opportunity for beginners to try out fishing for the first time. If you already have a fishing license, thank you for your purchase and for doing your part to support the efforts of your state fish and wildlife agency to make great fishing for current and future generations. Please also consider taking a friend or family member who has never been fishing, out on the water for the day.
Find out what you need to get out on the water. Learn how to fish, find places to fish and boat using our interactive map, get a fishing license or register your boat.
https://www.takemefishing.org/how...hing-days/
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Also, look for lesser known areas to fish and not the popular ones- it's a crazy event with a lot of shoulder-to-shoulder places.
Look up your State's Department of Natural Resources (or similarly named) website and find all the public lakes/ponds around. There's often a lot of areas people don't know about that are great to fish and have plenty of areas for everyone.
Have fun and if taking a youngster for the first time or who doesn't go often a tip for baiting the hook while they hold the rod is to wrap the line around your finger 4-5 times, so in case the kid gets distracted and moves the rod, you'll just have tension on your finger and not a hook through your hand if anything slips.
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Also, look for lesser known areas to fish and not the popular ones- it's a crazy event with a lot of shoulder-to-shoulder places.
Look up your State's Department of Natural Resources (or similarly named) website and find all the public lakes/ponds around. There's often a lot of areas people don't know about that are great to fish and have plenty of areas for everyone.
Have fun and if taking a youngster for the first time or who doesn't go often a tip for baiting the hook while they hold the rod is to wrap the line around your finger 4-5 times, so in case the kid gets distracted and moves the rod, you'll just have tension on your finger and not a hook through your hand if anything slips.
Indiana is pretty bad and I wouldn't eat any river fish....at all
I'm not sure about every state, but I. Michigan they have a yearly guide about which water and species are safe to eat.
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There are more profitable hobbies than fishing. If you enjoy the hobby and live near somewhere that you can fish, then I suppose it could be a net profit, but I don't think I know anyone who comes out ahead with fishing. People who get into the hobby, often end up spending a lot on equipment or lures. I would definitely try it out, especially if you have friends or family who can show you the ropes.
Check with your local fish and wildlife commission. I grew up thinking the reason they suggest limiting fish intake is mercury levels (although this could completely just be local old wives' tales)