Saturday will be Free Fishing Day, the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection announced Thursday.

Saturday also has been designated as Family Fishing Day as part of DEEP’s Great Park Pursuit for families.

Related events will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Stratton Brook State Park in Simsbury and will include fishing at the pond, fish sampling, fish stocking, a fish fry, nature hikes and other activities for all ages.

The Hammonasset Chapter of Trout Unlimited will be on hand with three different educational stations — Fly Casting, Fly Tying and River Ecology — for visitors to learn more about fishing.

No registration is required.

During Free Fishing Day, no fishing license is required for either residents or nonresidents.

Anglers should be aware that although no licenses are required, all other state fishing laws and regulations apply.

Anglers are advised to check fishing regulations in the 2016 Connecticut Angler’s Guide, found online at www.ct.gov/deep/anglersguide.

Print versions of the guides are available at more than 350 locations statewide or by calling (860) 424-3474.

Additional fishing and fisheries related information can be found at www.ct.gov/deep/fishing.

For information on Family Fishing Day, send an email to mike.beauchene@ct.gov or call (860) 424-3474.

For information on the Great Park Pursuit, visit www.NoChildLeftInside.org, send an email to Teresa.Gagnon@ct.gov or call (860) 424-3200.