Free Fishing Days are available this weekend across Ohio on June 19 and 20.

These are special days when normal fishing license requirements are waived to encourage newcomers to try the activity.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) says all size and bag limits will still apply for the two-day event.

Participation of fishing has been on the rise for the past several years, especially among female anglers.

Female fishing participation was the highest on record in 2020 and 76 percent of female participants saw themselves represented in the sport according to a recent study by the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation.

Fishers should also be aware of the state’s fishing regulations before they cast off. To check those rules, head over to the ODNR website.