{"id":112079,"date":"2015-05-29T03:30:48","date_gmt":"2015-05-29T09:30:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/fishing-is-free-june-6-7\/"},"modified":"2015-05-29T03:30:48","modified_gmt":"2015-05-29T09:30:48","slug":"fishing-is-free-june-6-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/fishing-is-free-june-6-7\/","title":{"rendered":"Fishing is free June 6-7"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\"Marina
Marina Bridge, 5, and her brother Tayton, 4, cast a line with their father Jimmy and mother Kendra at Huck Finn Pond during Colorado Parks and Wildlife free fishing weekend in 2013.<\/span>JERRY McBRIDE\/Durango Herald<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>

Fishing is free. For one weekend, anyway.<\/p>\n

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is holding its annual Free Fishing Weekend on June 6 and 7; anglers of all ages can fish without a license anywhere in the state that weekend.<\/p>\n

Parks and Wildlife is encouraging people to take advantage and fish in the state\u2019s 2,500-plus lakes and reservoirs and 10,000 miles of fishable streams and rivers. There are 300 miles of Gold Medal streams and approximately 3,200 acres of Gold Medal lakes, Parks and Wildlife said in a news release.<\/p>\n

\u201cFamily and the community play an important role when it comes to outdoor experiences,\u201d Colorado Parks and Wildlife Director Bob Broscheid said in the release. \u201cFishing is one of the many ways the whole family can enjoy the outdoors together.\u201d<\/p>\n

There are plenty of good options in Southwest Colorado, said Joe Lewandowski, regional spokesman for Parks and Wildlife. North of Durango, Haviland Lake and Andrews Lake should be good, and Vallecito Reservoir is also a good possibility, Lewandowski said.<\/p>\n

Just southeast of Durango, Pastorius Reservoir on the Florida Mesa is stocked regularly and easy to access. Near Pagosa Springs, Echo Canyon Reservoir is a good option. Also, reports have been coming in that crappie fishing at Navajo Reservoir is good, he said.<\/p>\n

Area streams, however, might be a little dangerous and the water a little murky right now, particularly for the inexperienced, Lewandowski said.<\/p>\n

Although a license is not required on Free Fishing Weekend, all other rules and regulations will apply. Anglers should consult the 2015 Colorado Fishing Brochure for specific regulations and restrictions.<\/p>\n

For those wanting to get started on fishing, Parks and Wildlife offers several web resources such as the fishing report, fishing atlas, stocking report, and call center (303) 297-1192 where outdoor recreation questions are answered from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/p>\n

Fishing licenses can be purchased at any Colorado Parks and Wildlife office or from one of the more than 600 license agents across the state. Licenses also can be purchased online or over the phone by calling (800) 244-5613.<\/p>\n

Last year, more than one million fishing licenses were sold in Colorado, Parks and Wildlife said. Fishing license sales help Parks and Wildlife maintain and conserve fish habitat.<\/p>\n

johnp@durangoherald.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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On the Net<\/h4>\n

Free Fishing Day: http:\/\/cpw.state.co.us\/thingstodo\/Pages\/ Free-Fishing-Day.aspx
\n Fishing Report: http:\/\/cpw.state.co.us\/thingstodo\/Pages\/FishingReports.aspx
\n Colorado fishing brochure: http:\/\/cpw.state.co.us\/Documents\/RulesRegs\/Brochure\/fishing.pdf<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Fishing tourney set for June 6<\/h4>\n

The Kiwanis Youth Fishing Tournament, sponsored by Cortez Kiwanis and Groundhog Lake RV Park, is scheduled for Saturday, June 6.
\n Kids ages 16 and under are eligible.
\n There is no registration fee.
\n The first 30 who register receive a goody bag of fishing tackle.
\n Registration is 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., with a weigh-in at 1 p.m. Prizes will be awarded.
\n More info: 970-739-5533.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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