Every state sets aside Free Fishing Days each year - specific dates when anyone can fish in public waters without buying a fishing license. It is the perfect chance to try fishing for the first time, or to introduce a friend or a kid to the sport, without spending a cent on a license.
Most states schedule their free days around National Fishing and Boating Week in early June, and many add extra free weekends in winter or fall. Other fishing regulations (seasons, size and catch limits) still apply, and a few states ask for a free registration, so check your state's rules first.
Take Me Fishing keeps the official state-by-state list of free fishing days, updated every year. Find your state's dates on their page.
