An opportunity to fish for free is coming up this weekend.

According to the Missouri Department of Conservation, Free Fishing Days in Missouri are Saturday and Sunday, June 8th and 9th. On those two days, anyone may fish state waters without a permit, trout permit and prescribed area daily tag. This is a chance to try fishing before buying a permit.

MDC’s mobile app, MO Fishing includes a fish identification guide, as well as MDC-identified fishing locations closest to you and navigation to those areas. The app also includes fish attracters’ locations within the fishing areas.

For more information about Free Fishing Days, go to mdc.mo.gov/fishing.