Free Fishing Days 2016
During National Fishing and Boating Week, most states offer free fishing days. These are days where anglers are allowed to fish on public bodies of water without a fishing license.
CLICK HERE for the entire list of Fishing Days in your area
Free fishing days are a perfect opportunity for beginners to try out fishing for the first time. If you already have a fishing license, consider taking a friend or family member who has never been fishing, out on the water for the day.
Please note that the individual states may place certain restrictions and other regulations may apply, so be sure to contact your state fish and wildlife agency for specific state regulations. | |
Alabama | 6/11/16 |
Arkansas | Noon on 6/10/16 until midnight on 6/12/16 |
Arizona | 6/4/16 |
California | 7/2/16 and 9/3/16 |
Colorado | 6/4/16 -& 6/5/16 |
Connecticut | 5/7/16, 6/19/16, and 8/13/16 |
District of Columbia | From 6/4/16 to 6/12/16 |
Delaware | 6/4/16 & 6/5/16 |
Florida | 4/2/16 & 4/3/16; 6/11/16 & 6/12/16 (Freshwater)
6/4/16 & 6/5/16 , 9/3/16, 11/26/16 (Saltwater) |
Georgia | 6/4/16, 6/11/16 and 9/24/16 |
Hawaii | 365 days a year (marine) |
Iowa | June 3, 4, & 5th, 2016 Iowa residents only |
Idaho | 6/11/2016 |
Illinois | 6/17/16 to 6/20/16 |
Indiana | 4/16/16, 5/21/16, 6/4/16 & 6/5/16 Indiana residents only |
Kansas | 6/4/16 & 6/5/16 |
Kentucky | 6/3/16 and 6/5/16 |
Louisiana | 6/11/16 & 6/12/16 |
Maine | Dates will be announced soon |
Maryland | 6/4/16 & 6/11/16 7/4/16 |
Massachusetts | Dates will be announced soon |
Michigan | 6/11/16 & 6/12/16 (Summer) |
Minnesota | 6/10/16, 6/11/16 and 6/12/16 |
Missouri | 611/16 & 6/12/16 |
Mississippi | 6/4/16 & 6/5/16; 7/4/16 |
Montana | 6/18/16 and 6/19/16 |
North Carolina | 7/4/16 |
North Dakota | 6/4/16, 6/5/16 North Dakota residents only |
Nebraska | 5/21/16 |
New Hampshire | 6/4/16 |
New Jersey | 6/11/16 & 10/15/16 |
New Mexico | 6/4/16 & 9/24/16 |
New York | 02/13/16 & 02/14/16, 06/25/16 & 06/26/16, 11/11/16 |
Nevada | 6/11/16 |
Ohio | 5/7/16 and 5/8/16 |
Oklahoma | 6/4/16 & 6/5/16 |
Oregon | 6/4/16 & 6/5/16 |
Pennsylvania | 5/29/16 and 7/4/16 |
Rhode Island | 5/7/16 & 5/8/16 |
South Carolina | 5/30/16 & 7/4/16 (Freshwater) |
South Dakota | 5/20/16, 5/21/16 and 5/22/16 |
Tennessee | 6/4/16 |
Texas | 6/4/16 |
Utah | 6/4/16 |
Virginia | From 6/3/16 to 6/5/16 |
Vermont | 6/11/16 |
Washington | 6/11/16 & 6/12/16 |
Wisconsin | 6/4/16 & 6/5/16 |
West Virginia | Dates will be announced soon |
Wyoming | 6/4/16 |
National Fishing and Boating Week is a national celebration of fishing and boating, an event that highlights the importance of recreational boating and fishing in enhancing our quality of life and preserving our country’s natural beauty. This year the event will take place on June 4-12. Learn more about National Fishing and Boating Week.