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Free Fishing Days

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

2025 Free Fishing Days Schedule

  • February 15-16 (President's Day Weekend)
  • June 28-29
  • September 27 (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.

Date / Time
Sat: Jun. 28
All day
Sun: Jun. 29
All day
Tue: Nov. 11
All day
Sat: Sep. 27
All day