DENVER -- The State of Colorado wants you to go fishing, for free.

Colorado residents and visitors may fish without a license on June 6-7 as part of "Colorado's Free Fishing Days."

The free fishing days are set aside each year on the first full weekend in June as part of ongoing efforts by the Colorado Division of Wildlife to introduce people to the sport of fishing.

During the free fishing days, Colorado waives the requirement to have a fishing license. However, all other regulations -- including how many fish you can keep, areas where there are bait restrictions and the requirement to have a Habitat Stamp to enter a State Wildlife Area -- remain in effect.

Throughout the rest of the year, anglers between the ages of 16 and 64 need to purchase a license before casting a fishing line. An annual resident fishing license costs $31 and an annual non-resident license costs $61. One-day or five-day fishing licenses are also available.

Fishing licenses can be purchased at DOW offices or from licensed agents at many sporting goods or supermarket locations. Licenses can also be purchased over the phone at 1 (800) 244-5613 or online at the DOW's licensing Web site.

Need a place to go fishing? The DOW has an article on its Web site with 101 places to take a kid fishing.

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