Free fishing and state park entrance days have been announced by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) for 2025 in Kansas.
Free fishing days will be June 7 and 8, allowing anyone to fish without a Kansas license. However, all size and catch limits still apply.
On Saturday, May 3, all Kansas state parks will offer free entrance, though camping fees will remain in effect.
There will also be several park-specific free entrance days tied to local events aimed at welcoming families, outdoor enthusiasts, and newcomers.
The dates include:
- May 11 – Wilson State Park
- May 17 – Milford State Park
- June 7 – Cheney State Park
- June 7 – El Dorado State Park
- June 7 – Prairie Dog State Park
- June 7 – Elk City State Park
- June 7 – Glen Elder State Park
- June 14 – Cedar Bluff State Park
- June 14 – Historic Lake Scott State Park
- June 14 – Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park
- July 4 – Cross Timbers State Park
- August 16 – Hillsdale State Park
- August 23 – Tuttle Creek State Park
- September 7 – Lovewell State Park
- September 21 – Webster State Park
- September 27 – Clinton State Park
- September 27 – Crawford State Park
- September 27 – Fall River State Park
- October 11 – Eisenhower State Park
- October 11 – Meade State Park
- October 25 – Kanopolis State Park
- October 25 – Perry State Park
- October 25 – Pomona State Park
- October 25 – Sand Hills State Park
