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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

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