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Free Veteran’s Day Family Fishing Event
Inks Dam National Fish Hatchery
FREE Veteran’s Day Family Fishing
Saturday November 15, 2025 – 9:00a.m. to Noon
Veterans, Spouses, Children and Grandkids. Limited Capacity
Catch and Keep Fishing – Four Fish Limit for Each Adult and Child, in total
Catfish to 10+ Pounds – Bring a LARGE Cooler / Multiple Coolers
Bring Your Own Tackle or Borrow Ours (supply limited)
Single, Barbless or De-barbed Hooks ONLY – No Treble Hooks
We Supply ALL Bait and can Supplement the Ice You Bring
Bring Lawn Chairs, Non-alcoholic Beverages. Dress for the Weather
Limited Transport to and from the Derby Ponds for Those who Need it
Limited Handicapped Accessibility
You must Sign a Liability Release & Photo Permission Form & Obtain Wristbands Upon Arrival
We Can’t Supervise Children – One Adult per 2 Children
NO Fishing License Required
Fish Cleaning Not Permitted on Hatchery Grounds
Alcohol and Weapons Prohibited per Federal Regulations
Reminder: Bring HUGE Coolers . No Stringers Allowed. Fish MUST be put on ICE
