{"id":8592,"date":"2014-06-01T18:00:53","date_gmt":"2014-06-01T23:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.paristn.net\/articles\/?p=8592"},"modified":"2014-06-01T03:25:12","modified_gmt":"2014-06-01T08:25:12","slug":"twra-announces-tennessee-free-fishing-day-is-saturday-june-7th-2014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paristn.net\/articles\/2014\/06\/01\/twra-announces-tennessee-free-fishing-day-is-saturday-june-7th-2014\/","title":{"rendered":"TWRA announces Tennessee Free Fishing Day is Saturday, June 7th, 2014"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-46127\" title=\"Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency - TWRA\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/tennessee-wildlife-resources-agency.gif\" alt=\"Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency - TWRA\" width=\"140\" height=\"137\" \/><strong>Nashville, TN<\/strong> &#8211; Tennessee\u2019s annual Free Fishing Day is Saturday, June 7th when anyone may fish free without a license in the state\u2019s public waters.<\/p>\n<p>The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency provides the free day in hopes of increasing interest in fishing. The day allows anyone the opportunity to try this great outdoor sport, especially children. In addition, children ages 15 and younger may fish without a license beginning on Free Fishing Day through the following Friday (June 13th).<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_180440\" style=\"width: 490px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/2013_TWRA_Youth_Fishing_Rodeo-087.jpg\"  class=\"thickbox no_icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-180440\" class=\"wp-image-180440 size-medium\" title=\"Two boys fishing at Liberty Park during last year's Free Fishing Day.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/2013_TWRA_Youth_Fishing_Rodeo-087-480x320.jpg\" alt=\"Two boys fishing at Liberty Park during last year's Free Fishing Day.\" width=\"480\" height=\"320\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-180440\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Two boys fishing at Liberty Park during last year&#8217;s Free Fishing Day.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!--more-->The day and week are annual events in Tennessee and are great opportunities to introduce children to the enjoyment and excitement of a day on the water catching fish.<\/p>\n<p>The TWRA is among several organizations planning special fishing events, primarily for youngsters. The TWRA annually stocks several thousand pounds of fish for various events.<\/p>\n<p>For a list of the events, visit the TWRA website at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.tnwildlife.org\" >www.tnwildlife.org<\/a> and the For Anglers section. Anglers and potential anglers should check the events list often since special events are frequently added.<\/p>\n<p>Free Fishing Day and Week apply to Tennessee\u2019s public waters, TWRA owned and operated lakes, and state park facilities. Some privately owned pay lakes continue to charge during this special day and week. Anglers may consult with lake operators if there are any questions about a particular facility.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nashville, TN &#8211; Tennessee\u2019s annual Free Fishing Day is Saturday, June 7th when anyone may fish free without a license in the state\u2019s public waters. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency provides the free day in hopes of increasing interest in fishing. The day allows anyone the opportunity to try this great outdoor sport, especially children. 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