Anyone may fish in Missouri without buying a fishing permit, trout permit or trout park daily tag June 12 and 13.
Free Fishing Days is an annual event by Missouri Department of Conservation and, although permits are not needed, other fishing regulations for size and number of fish anglers can keep remain in effect.
Special permits may still be required at some county, city or private fishing areas, MDC reminded via news release. Trespass laws remain in effect on private property.
Anglers in Missouri are required to have fishing permits before and after June 12 and 13, unless an angler is exempt by age or other factors.