Hoosiers can fish for free June 7 and 8 during Indiana’s Free Fishing Days.

Indiana residents of all ages can head out to a public waterway that weekend to fish without a license or trout/salmon stamp .

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has hosted annual free fishing events, which also include a single day in May and another in September, since 1995 when it became state law, said DNR’s Cindy Stites.

The idea is to get outside and try something new, Stites said.

“It’s good exercise and good for your mental health," she said. "It’s really a lot of fun to go out with family and friends, as well."

Indiana fishing tips for beginners

For new anglers casting lines out during Free Fishing Day, Stites said there is nothing to be intimidated about. Go out and buy or borrow an eas

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