Free Fishing Across Colo. This Weekend: No License Required

ACROSS COLORADO -- Colorado fish are biting this season, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife wants enthusiasts and beginner anglers to get a chance to get their lines wet.

Free Fishing Weekend takes place June 2 -3 across the state.

"The free fishing weekend is a great way to get outside with family and friends and take advantage of Colorado's extensive opportunities to fish for a myriad of cold and warm water fish species.," Colorado Parks and Wildlife said in a statement.

The agency offers tips and hotspots through online resources. There's even a new CPW Fishing App for your device.

• Fishing Report- This report offers a weekly fishing report from lakes all around Colorado
• Fishing Atlas- This is an interactive map that shows the many waters people can fish in Colorado
• 101 Places to Take a Kid Fishing- this webpage has an interactive map showing all of the possible places to take a kid fishing
• Stocking Report- The stocking report shows lakes, ponds, and rivers that have been stocked with catchable (9 to 12 inch) trout in Colorado.

Once you're hooked, the CPW urges you to "play by the rules."

You can buy 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. Call 1-800-244-5613 or purchase a license online.

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