'Discover Nevada State Parks' brings statewide free park admission, fishing this Saturday
Lace up your walking shoes, pack a lunch, grab a fishing pole and head to any of Nevada's public parks this Saturday, June 8 for “Discover Nevada State Parks” day. Visitors will receive free day-use admission at all of Nevada’s State Parks and the opportunity to fish without a license throughout the Silver State.
The event encourages Nevadans to discover the many exciting and affordable recreation opportunities right in their own backyards, said State Parks Administrator Robert Mergell.
“Nevada’s state parks offer a great diversity of outdoor opportunities. For example, visitors can explore the slot canyons of Cathedral Gorge, tour a genuine ghost town at Berlin-Ichthyosaur or spend a relaxing afternoon fishing at Wild Horse,” said Mergell.
Discover Nevada State Parks Day is also an opportunity for visitors to take the passport challenge and add a stamp to their passport booklet, or if they don’t have one yet, to pick one up while visiting any state park. Once visitors have their passports stamped at 15 different parks, they earn a free annual day-use pass to all Nevada State Parks.
For more information on the Nevada State Parks Passport Booklet, or to find a list of state parks and map out your journey by going here parks.nv.gov.
Meanwhile, Nevada's Free Fishing Day is your one chance during the year to get hooked for free. During the annual Free Fishing Day this Saturday, anglers may fish in any public water in the state without a fishing license. All limits and other regulations apply.
Carson City Elks Lodge BPO No. 2177 will host a free kids fishing derby this Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Davis Creek Regional Park. The event is for children ages 4 to 12. It runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Meet at the Lakeview group picnic area. No license required. Theres a limited supply of fishing poles so bring your own poles, bait and chairs.
There will be a raffle and free lunch at the end of the derby. For information please contact Ray Battaglia, 775-434 8408.
The Nevada Department of Wildlife will host Free Fishing Day events across the state to give people a place to easily catch fish and participate. In western Nevada, the Sparks Rotary, in cooperation with NDOW, City of Sparks Parks and Recreation and the local Safari Club International, is sponsoring a Kids Free Fishing Day event at the Sparks Marina from 7 a.m. until noon.
In addition to every child receiving a free fishing pole, the event will include fun booths along with representatives from the Sparks Fire Department, Sparks Police Department, Sheriff’s Department and the Coast Guard. Thousands of dollars’ worth of prizes and fishing gear will also be handed out at the event.
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