FREE FISHING WITHOUT A LICENSE
Hey Friends!
School is just about out, and Summer is just around the corner. This is the perfect opportunity for some quality time with the kiddos and to do some fishing! I always look forward to this time of year to spend time with my little ones. The only tough part about it is that I have to pay for a Fishing License!
Alabama: Free Fishing Day is June 11, 2022. Read more…
Alaska: Alaska residents who are 60 years of age or older and meet the Department of Fish and Game’s residency definition are eligible for a permanent identification card in order to hunt, sport fish, or trap for free. Read more…
Arizona: June 4 @ 12:00 am - 11:45 pm. Read more…
Arkansas: Noon Friday, June 10, until midnight Sunday night, June 12. Read more…
California: Saturday, July 2 and Saturday, September 3. Read more…
Colorado: June 4 to June 5, 2022. Read more…
Connecticut: Sunday, June 19, 2022 and Saturday, August 6, 2022 (new date as of 2/14/2022). Read more…
Delaware: June 4 and 5. Read more…
Florida:
Salt Water: June 4 and 5; Sept. 3; Nov. 26
Fresh Water: April 3 and 4 & June 11 and 12
*Residents 65+, under 16 don’t need a license any time. Read more…
Georgia: June 4, June 11, and September 24. Read more…
Hawaii: There is no marine recreational fishing license in Hawaii for residents. Read more…
Idaho: June 11, 2022. Read more…
Illinois: June 17, 18, 19 and 20, 2022. Read more…
Indiana: May 1, June 4-5, and Sept. 24, 2022. Read more…
Iowa: June 3-5, 2022. Read more…
*Military personnel on active duty with the armed forces of the United States, on authorized leave from a duty station located outside of this state, and a legal resident of this state, may hunt or fish without a license.
*Nonresidents under sixteen (16) years of age can fish without a license
*Residents under sixteen (16) years of age can fish without a license, but may need to purchase a trout fee.
Kansas: June 1 and June 2. Read more…
Kentucky: June 4th & 5th 2022. Read more…
Louisiana: June 11 & 12, 2022. Read more…
Maine: February 19-20 and June 4-5, 2022. Read more…
Maryland: June 4 & 11, 2022, July 4, 2022. Read more…
Massachusetts:
Fresh Water: June 4 and 5.
Salt Water: June 18 & 19. Read more…
*If you're 15–17 or 70 and older, your license is free.
Michigan: February 19 & 20 and June 11 & 12. Read more…
Minnesota: June 10-12, 2022. Read more…
Mississippi: June 4 & 5; July 4th. Read more…
Missouri: There are no events scheduled at this time. Read more…
Montana: Mothers Day weekend, May 7-8 & FREE Fishing Weekend during the Father’s Day in June, June 18&19. Read more…
Nebraska: May 22. Read more…
Nevada: Saturday, June 11, 2022 7:30am – 10:00am. Read more…
New Hampshire: The first Saturday in June, and The third Saturday in January. Read more…
New Jersey: June 4 and October 22, 2022. Read more…
New Mexico: June 4 and September 25, 2022. Read more…
New York: Read more…
February 19-20, 2022
June 25-26, 2022
September 24, 2022
November 11, 2022
North Carolina: February 19-20, June 25-26, September 24 and November 11, 2022. Read more…
North Dakota: June 4-5, 2022. Read more…
Ohio: Father’s Day weekend. June 18-19, 2022. Read more…
Oklahoma: June 4th & 5th, 2022. Read more…
Oregon: Feb. 19-20 (Saturday & Sunday), President’s Day Weekend
June 4-5 (Saturday & Sunday)
Nov. 25-26 (Friday & Saturday), Thanksgiving Weekend Read more…Pennsylvania: Sunday, May 29, 2022 & Monday, July 4, 2022. Read more…
Rhode Island: May 7 & 8, 2022. Read more…
South Carolina: Memorial Day, May 31, 2022 & July 4, 2022. Read more…
South Dakota: May 20 - 22, 2022. Read more…
Tennesse: Multiple Days. Check their Calander here.
Texas: Saturday, June 4, 2022. Read more…
Utah: Saturday, June 11, 2022. Read more…
Vermont: SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 2022 (ALL DAY). Read more…
Virginia: June 3–5, 2022. Read more…
Washington:
Sunday, June 19 – Juneteenth
Saturday, September 24 – National Public Lands Day
Monday, October 10 – World Mental Health Day
Friday, November 11 – Veterans Day
Friday, November 25 – Native American Heritage Day
48. West Virgina: June 11-12, 2022. Read more…
49. Wisconsin: JUNE 4-5, 2022. Read more…
50. Wyoming: June 4. Read more…