Fish for free without a license on certain days this year!
If you are looking for a free activity to do this summer, this may be it! Free Fishing Days are offered to residents and visitors where you can fish for free on public property without having a fishing license!
Several states still have free fishing days coming up this summer, so keep reading to see if your state is one of them.
In some states fishing is free year-round, or some even offer free fishing days during the winter so you can give ice fishing a try! Make sure to mark the days on your calendar now so you don’t miss out.
Save the following dates to fish for free if you live in these states…
- California – July 6th & August 31st
- Connecticut – August 10th (free 1-day fishing license needed)
- Maryland – July 4th
- New York – June 28-29
- North Carolina – July 4th
- Pennsylvania – July 4th
- South Carolina – July 4th (freshwater)
Head over here to check out which days are free in your state this year.
Be sure to check your local state regulations as additional restrictions or requirements may apply.
Not familiar with local fishing spots? Head to the TakeMeFishing.org site, which lists popular fishing locations in each state. The map shows local boat ramps, bait shops, and bodies of water, and it even has a spot where you can log what fish you’ve caught and see what other people are catching—so cool!
