Guests are invited to Booker T. Washington State Park on Saturday, June 6 for Bobby Wilson Free Fishing Day.
Beginning at 9 a.m., this event is presented in partnership with Outdoor Chattanooga and National Park Partners, celebrating fishing and outdoor recreation with activities, a TWRA presentation, and free fishing rods for young anglers.
Since 1991, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has provided the annual free fishing opportunity to introduce children and families to fishing and outdoor recreation. All state residents and visitors of any age may fish for free without a license in Tennessee’s public waters and youth ages 15 or younger may fish free for the entire week.
National Park Partners (NPP) will engage families, providing NPS Junior Ranger Angler badges and “Let’s Go Fishing” booklets to all kids with free fishing rods for the first 100 young anglers. Free bait for the event is sponsored by Jack’s Bait & Tackle while supplies last…