Kansas Free Fishing Day (2026) — June 6 Date & Best Reservoir Spots

KS 2026 free fishing day June 6. Milford walleye 15,700 acres, El Dorado wipers, Cheney. No license needed.

Kansas offers Free Fishing Days — experience the Kansas fishing license waters without paying!

2026 KS Free Fishing Days

DateTypeNotes
June 6, 2026 (first Sat in June)Free Fishing DayNo license needed — all waters, all species

On Free Fishing Day, all state regulations still apply (creel limits, length limits, etc.). It's the perfect day to introduce kids or friends to fishing!

Best Spots for Free Fishing Day

Lake / RiverAcresSpeciesWhy Go
Milford Reservoir15,700Walleye, white bass, crappieLargest KS lake — #1 walleye
El Dorado Reservoir8,000Wiper, walleye, catfishWiper capital of KS
Cheney Reservoir9,550Walleye, white bass, crappieNear Wichita — easy access
KDWP Community Fishing LakesVariousBass, channel catfish, bluegill40+ stocked urban lakes statewide

Looking for more spots? See the full Kansas fishing spots guide. After Free Fishing Day, grab your license for just $27.50 at where to buy.

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