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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!).
2026 Free Fishing Days Schedule
- February 14-15 (President's Day Weekend)
- June 27-28
- September 26 (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: Feb. 14
All day
Sun: Feb. 15
All day
Sat: Jun. 27
All day
Sun: Jun. 28
All day
Sat: Sep. 26
All day
Wed: Nov. 11
All day
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