CHRISTIAN COUNTY, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources invites residents and visitors of all ages to take advantage of Kentucky’s Free Fishing Weekend coming up on June 6-7.
This annual event allows everyone to enjoy fishing in waters across the commonwealth without purchasing a fishing license or permit, according to a news release. All other regulations, including size limits and the number of fish an individual is permitted to keep, still apply. Officials remind anglers that permission is always needed if fishing in private waters.
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Christian County fishing spots:
- Lake Morris
- Lake Blythe
- Pennyrile Lake
For those new to fishing, Kentucky Fish and Wildlife provides plenty of resources to get started on a lifetime of fishing enjoyment on their website. For a resident, the annual cost is $24.31 with single day passes available.
For the rest of the season, anglers can obtain a fishing license and permit online or in person at the following locations.
- Fairview Farm Center LLC: 100 Ladybug Lane, Pembroke
- Rural King: 4000 Fort Campbell Boulevard, Hopkinsville
- The Shell Shop: 101 Hammond Drive, Hopkinsville
- Wal-Mart: 300 Clinic Drive, Hopkinsville
- Wal-Mart: 14800 Fort Campbell Boulvard, Oak Grove
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