Free Fishing Days 2025
These are days when anglers can go fishing without a license. Some states even offer free fishing weekends. Check out the next free fishing days in your state.
Fishing is a beloved pastime for many, and many states offer "free fishing days" where residents and visitors can fish without a license. These days are a great opportunity for people to try out fishing for the first time, or for experienced anglers to introduce a friend or family member to the sport.
States Free Fishing Days 2025
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.
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Residents under 18 and over 60 as well as disabled veterans fish for free year-round; other residents are required to have a fishing license. |
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July 5 and August 30, 2025 |
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First consecutive Saturday and Sunday in June, First Saturday in September, Saturday following Thanksgiving |
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365 days a year (marine) |
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June 6-8, 2025 |
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June 7-8, 2025 |
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September 27-28, 2025 |
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June 7-8, 2025 |
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February 15-16, 2025 and May 31 - June 1, 2025 |
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June 7, June 14 and July 4, 2025 |
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June 7-8, 2025 |
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Febuary 15-16 and June 7-8, 2025 |
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Residents can fish without a fishing license in most state parks year-round |
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June 7-8, 2025 |
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June 7-8, 2025 |
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June 7-8 and May 10-11, 2025 |
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May 24, 2025 |
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June 14, 2025 |
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Saturday, January 19, 2025 |
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June 7 and October 18, 2025 |
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September 27th - 28th |
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February 15-16, 2025 (President's Day Weekend) |
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July 4 Independence Day |
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June 7-8, 2025 and December 27-28, 2025 |
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June 7-8, 2025 (a free paddlefish permit is still required) |
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June 7-8, 2025 |
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May 3-4, 2025 |
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Memorial Day, May 27, 2025 & July 4, 2025 (freshwater only) |
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June 7, 2025 |
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June 7, 2025 |
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June 7, 2025 |
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January 25, 2025 and TBA in June 2025 |
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June 6-8, 2025 |
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"Free Fishing Weekend" is June 7-8, 2025 |
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June 7-8, 2025 |
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January 18-19, 2025 |
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First Saturday in June. June 7, 2025 |
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