Earth Camp and Family Fishing Day Event

TWRA's Statewide Free Family Fishing Day June 6th, 2026
Earth Camp and Family Fishing Day Event
Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge (Pool 1)
643 Wildlife Rd Dover, TN 37058
Host Organization: Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge
Other Partners: Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, Friends of Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge, Stewart County Public Library, Stewart County Schools
Our Earth Camp is scheduled for June 2-3rd, 2026 (rain date of June 4th). Earth Camp is a 2-day environmental camp for 4th and 5th grade students in Stewart and Houston Counties. Children will fish on June 3rd and fishing will be catch and release.
Our Family Fishing Day corresponds with Free Fishing Day, Saturday June 6th, 2026. Fishing will be open to all and will be catch and release.
Prizes, refreshments, and fishing gear will be provided.
On Bobby Wilson Free Fishing Day June 6th, 2026 all state residents and visitors of any age may fish for free without a license in Tennessee's public waters. Additionally, youth ages 15 or younger may fish for free the entire week, beginning on Free Fishing Day (June 6) and continuing through the following Friday, June 12.
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