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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. 29
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All day
Sun: Jun. 30
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All day
Sat: Sep. 28
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All day
Mon: Nov. 11
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All day
Sat: Feb. 15
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All day
Sun: Feb. 16
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All day
Sat: Jun. 28
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All day
Sun: Jun. 29
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All day
Tue: Nov. 11
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All day
Sat: Sep. 27
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All day