CHEYENNE, Wyo. – May 22, 2026 – In coordination with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s annual Free Fishing Day, Wyoming State Parks will waive day-use fees at select locations statewide on Saturday, June 6.
Day-use fees will be waived at all parks, historic sites, and recreational areas managed by Wyoming State Parks that offer fishing opportunities. The fee waiver is designed to encourage public participation in Free Fishing Day, which allows anglers to fish in Wyoming waters without a fishing license for one day only.
“Free Fishing Day is a great opportunity to connect people with Wyoming’s incredible natural resources,” said Chris Floyd, deputy director of Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources. “In conjunction with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, we’re proud to support opportunities like Free Fishing Day that encourage families, residents, and visitors to get outside, explore Wyoming’s public lands and waters, and create lasting memories together.”
The following Wyoming State Parks locations will offer free admission on June 6:
- Boysen State Park
- Buffalo Bill State Park
- Curt Gowdy State Park
- Edness Kimball Wilkins State Park
- Fort Phil Kearny State Historic Site
- Glendo State Park
- Guernsey State Park
- Hawk Springs State Recreation Area
- Keyhole State Park
- Seminoe State Park
Additional locations that offer fishing opportunities and have free admission year-round include:
- Bear River State Park
- Connor Battlefield State Historic Site
- Fort Fred Steele State Historic Site
- Hot Springs State Park
- Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site
- Sinks Canyon State Park
Free Fishing Day is observed annually on the first Saturday in June. While fishing licenses are not required on this day, all other fishing regulations established by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department remain in effect. These include creel limits, size restrictions, approved gear types, and designated area closures. Free Fishing Day does not apply within the Wind River Reservation or Yellowstone National Park. Learn more at wgfd.wyo.gov.
This fee waiver applies only to day-use fees at participating locations and does not apply to reservations, camping fees, or other applicable fees. To learn more about available amenities, activities, and site-specific details, visit wyoparks.wyo.gov.
Figure 1: In coordination with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s annual Free Fishing Day, Wyoming State Parks will waive day-use fees at select locations statewide on Saturday, June 6. Photo courtesy of Medicine Lodge State Archeaological Site. Figure 2: Wyoming State Parks 2026 Free Fishing Day graphic.
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