NYS Free Fishing Days

NYS Free Fishing Days

Free Fishing Days

Free fishing days offer residents and non-residents who are 16 and older* to fish without a freshwater fishing license (*Kids under 16 can always fish for free!).

2024 Free Fishing Days Schedule

  • February 17-18 (President's Day Weekend)
  • June 29-30
  • September 28 (National Hunting and Fishing Day)
  • November 11 (Veterans Day)

These days offer the perfect opportunity to try out fishing for the first time, to get back into the sport, or to take a friend or the whole family along to fish! Even though a license is not needed, all other fishing regulations apply.

Upcoming Events

05/04/2024 - 9:00 AM
05/17/2024 - 12:00 AM
05/18/2024 - 12:00 AM
06/15/2024 - 11:00 AM
06/15/2024 - 6:30 AM

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