2019 FREE Fishing Days Starts June 1st
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During National Fishing and Boating Week, all states (and Washington, DC) offer free fishing days. These are days – some states even offer free fishing weekends – where anglers can go fishing without a license on public bodies of water. Free Fishing Days 2019 activities vary by state. For free fishing day Texas, the state releases hundreds of catfish to help beginners catch a bite. Free fishing day California is known for the many varieties of fish made available. Check out the Free Fishing Days 2019 activities in your state to see how your state celebrates this fun-for-all-ages event.
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. Find out what you need to get out on the water. Learn how to fish, find places to fish and boat using our interactive map, get a fishing license or register your boat.
STATE’S FREE FISHING DAYS 2019
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
Second Saturday in June. June 8.
Arkansas
Second full weekend in June. Free Fishing Weekend begins at noon on June 7 and ends at midnight on June 9.
Arizona
First Saturday in June. June 1.
California
First Saturday in July. Saturday, July 6 and Saturday, August 31
Colorado
First full weekend of June. June 1-2.
Connecticut
May 11. CT offers 2 free fishing license days Sunday June 16 and Saturday Aug 10 (must get the free one day license)
DC
First full week of June. From Saturday, June 1 to Sunday, June 9.
Delaware
First full weekend of June. June 1-2.
Florida
First weekend in April. April 6-7 (freshwater fishing days)
Second Saturday and Sunday in June (freshwater)
First Saturday and Sunday in June (saltwater)
First Saturday in September (saltwater)
Saturday following Thanksgiving (saltwater)Georgia
June 1, June 8, September 28, 2019
Hawaii
365 days a year (marine)
Iowa
First Friday, Saturday and Sunday that land in June: June 7-9, 2019.
Idaho
Second Saturday every June. June 8.
Illinois
Father’s Day weekend in June. June 15-16.
Indiana
April 20, May 18, and June 1-2.
Kansas
First full weekend in June. June 1-2.
Kentucky
First full weekend in June. June 1-2.
Louisiana
Second Saturday and Sunday in June. June 8-9
Maine
Free Fishing Weekends in Maine are February 16-17, 2019 and June 1-2, 2019.
Maryland
June 1, June 8, and July 4 Independence Day.
Massachusetts
First Saturday & Sunday in June (Freshwater). Fathers Day weekend June 15-16 (Saltwater)
Michigan
Feb 16-17 and Second weekend in June 8-9.
Minnesota
MN Take a Kid Ice Fishing Weekend
Jan 19-21, 2019 MN residents 16 and older fish free with children younger than 16.Take a Mom Fishing Weekend—May 11-12, 2019
Minnesota resident moms fish free.Take a Kid Fishing Weekend—June 7-9, 2019
Minnesota residents 16 and older fish free with children younger than 16.Missouri
Second Saturday and Sunday in June. June 8-9.
Mississippi
June 1 and 2.
Montana
Father’s Day weekend. June 15-16.
North Carolina
July 4 Independence Day
North Dakota
First weekend in June June 1-2. Last weekend in Dec. Dec 28-29 (free ice fishing days)
Nebraska
Free Fishing/Free Park Entry day on Saturday, May 18.
New Hampshire
Third Saturday in January. Jan 19.
First Saturday in June. June 1.New Jersey
Second Saturday in June 8. October 19.
New Mexico
First Saturday in June 1 and the last Saturday in September 28 (National Hungting and Fishing Day)
New York
June 29-30, 2019
September 28, 2019
November 11, 2019 February 15-16, 2020Nevada
Second Saturday in June. June 8.
Ohio
First Saturday and Sunday in May. May 4-5.
Oklahoma
First Weekend in June. June 1-2.
Oregon
Feb. 16-17 (Saturday & Sunday), President’s Day Weekend
June 1-2 (Saturday & Sunday)
Aug. 17-18 (Saturday & Sunday)
Nov. 29-30 (Friday & Saturday), Thanksgiving WeekendPennsylvania
May 26, and July 4 Independence Day
Rhode Island
First Weekend in May. May 4-5 (Freshwater Fishing only)
South Carolina
Memorial Day. May 27.
Independence Day. July 4.South Dakota
Typically the third weekend in May. May 18-19.
Tennessee
The first Saturday after the first Monday of the month. June 8.
Texas
First Saturday in June. June 1.
Utah
Second Saturday in June. June 8.
Virginia
Second full weekend in June. June 7, 8 and 9.
Vermont
Fourth Saturday in January and Second Saturday in June.
Washington
Second Saturday and Sunday in June. June 8-9.
Wisconsin
Winter Free Fishing weekend - Third weekend in January (Jan 19-20). Summer Free Fishing weekend - First Saturday and Sunday in June (June 1-2).
West Virginia
Second Saturday and Sunday in June. June 8-9.
Wyoming
First Saturday in June. June 1.
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 1-9, 2019. Learn more about National Fishing and Boating Week.
https://www.takemefishing.org/how-to-fish/how-to-catch-fish/free-fishing-days-2019/
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