Time: Varies for both dates

Location: Statewide

The 9th Annual Hooked On Fishing – Not On Drugs Youth Fishing Challenge will be held on Saturday, Free Fishing Day, June 1, 2024 (when a fishing license and trout stamp is NOT required for anyone age 16 and over) AND Sunday, June 2, 2024 (when a fishing license and trout stamp is required for anyone age 16 and over).

To register your child to participate in this event, please contact the host of the site you plan to attend directly. Each site may have different start and end times and other site-specific logistics and information.

To find a host site closest to you visit the Youth Fishing Challenge page.

This event is sponsored by NJDEP Fish & Wildlife’s Hooked on Fishing-Not on Drugs Program.

For more information, please visit New Jersey Fish & Wildlife.

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