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Kentucky free fishing days

Fish without a license on set free days. 2026 was June 6-7; no license or trout permit needed.

What it costs you:

  • Nothing at all

No email, no app, no card.

Verified Sept 27, 2026 against the official pageFirst full weekend in June. It is done for 2026. It usually comes back in June, so check back then. We post the 2027 date as soon as the official page does.

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Who qualifies
Everyone, residents and visitors
How to get it
Follow all normal limits and rules
Where it works
Kentucky
When
First full weekend in June. It is done for 2026. It usually comes back in June, so check back then. We post the 2027 date as soon as the official page does.
Official source
fw.ky.gov

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