Va offers 'free fishing' 1st June weekend

By the Associated Press May 15, 2009NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - Fishing in Virginia waters won't require a license during the first weekend in June.

The Virginia Marine Resources Commission and the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries said Thursday that June 5-7 will be free fishing days in the state. No license will be required for recreational rod and reel fishing, except for a special trout license in designated stocked trout waters.

All other regulations, include size and catch limits, will remain in effect.

A Virginia saltwater fishing license regularly costs $12.50 a year for state residents. Freshwater fishing and trout licenses are $18 each.

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