Mississippi has designated July 4th as a “Free Fishing Day,” allowing residents to fish without a license, according to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks.
Unlike in June, permits are still required for fishing at state-owned lakes on July 4th. The day provides an opportunity for beginners to try fishing and for seasoned anglers to introduce others to the sport.
Residents can find a public fishing lake near them by visiting the department’s website at https://www.mdwfp.com/statelakes.
Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.
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