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Events planned across TN to celebrate Free Fishing Day
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Tennessee will soon celebrate a day of free fishing for residents and visitors alike. For children ages 15 or younger, the festivities will continue for even longer.
The 2025 Bobby Wilson Free Fishing Day will take place on Saturday, June 7. All residents and visitors can fish for free without a license in Tennessee's public waters. Children aged 15 or younger will be able to continue free fishing for the entire week through Friday, June 13.
Pigeon River in East TN stocked with 10,000 walleye after Hurricane Helene concerns
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, partner organizations, and communities across the state will hold special events to celebrate the day and encourage youth participation in fishing.
Loudon will hold a fishing tournament at Riverside Park with prizes on offer for anglers of all ages. Free Fishing Day events for children will be held in Lenoir City and Clinton. Click here for a full list of locations and details.
Free Fishing Day applies to all public waters, TWRA owned and operated lakes, and state park facilities.
Little River Road, the Spur to temporarily closed in June for maintenance
The event was renamed in honor of longtime TWRA employee Bobby Wilson in 2023. He retired in 2022 after more than 40 years of service. Wilson served in the Fisheries Division for 35 years, before being named TWRA Deputy Director in 2015 and Executive Director in 2020.
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