Free Fishing Day

The Free Family Fish Fair runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and includes a fishing pond where children can catch rainbow trout. Kids can also participate in a casting contest, learn how to cast and tie knots at Pathways to Fishing clinics offered by the DWR.

Birds from the Ogden Nature Center will be on display.

Free fishing will be available throughout the day along the Ogden River. For more information, call 801-629-8253.

• MIDWAY— WASATCH MOUNTAIN STATE POND: Approximately two miles west of Midway, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Space is limited for the Kids Fishing Event that runs from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Children who want to participate must register in advance by calling Wendy Wilson at 435- 654-1791.

The park's pond will be stocked with rainbow trout. A presentation that teaches kids about fish and fishing will be given to participants beginning at 9 a.m. Fishing poles, equipment and bait will be available for children who don't have their own.

• NORTHEASTERN UTAH — Three events will be held. Moose Ponds in Daggett County, 9 a.m. to noon; Pelican Lake in Uintah County, 8 a.m. to noon; and Red Fleet Reservoir in Uintah County, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Fishing demonstrations will be part of the Pelican Lake and Moose Pond events. Participants should bring their own poles if they have them, but a limited number of poles will be available at the Pelican Lake and Moose Pond sites. All three events are fun events, and the organizers have arranged for prizes and other giveaways for the younger children.

For information call 435-781-9453.

• FERRON — Free Fishing Day at Millsite State Park west of Ferron.

Fishing rods, reels, tackle and bait will be provided free of charge to children who don't have their own. Fisheries' biologists will be on-hand to help parents and kids catch fish.

Kids under 14 years of age can sign up for a drawing that will be held at noon. Every child who signs up will win a prize, but children must be present to win. Prizes range from rods and reels to small pieces of fishing tackle.

Biologists will begin loaning out rods and reels at 8 a.m. Borrowed rods and reels should be returned by 2 p.m., although families may continue to fish for the rest of the day.

For information call 435-636-0266 or brentstettler@utah.gov

Those with questions about Free Fishing Day may contact their nearest DWR office or call 801-538-4700.