FREE Fishing Days 2023!
These are days – some states even offer free fishing weekends – where anglers can go fishing without a license. 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 2023

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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Alabama

Second Saturday in June. June 10, 2023
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Alaska

Youth anglers 15 and under and anglers 61 and older fish for free year-round.
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Arizona

First Saturday in June. June 3, 2023
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Arkansas

Second full weekend in June. June 10-11, 2023
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California

Saturday July 1 and Saturday September 2, 2023
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Colorado

June 3-4, 2023
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Connecticut

Saturday, May 13 & June 18, 2023
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DC

June 10-11, 2023

Delaware

First full weekend of June. June 3-4, 2023
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Florida

First consecutive Saturday and Sunday in April (freshwater) April 1-2
Second consecutive Saturday and Sunday in June (freshwater) June 3-4
First consecutive Saturday and Sunday in June (saltwater) June 3-4
First Saturday in September (saltwater) September 2
Saturday following Thanksgiving (saltwater) November 25
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Georgia

June 5, June 12
National Hunting and Fishing day September 23, 2023
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Hawaii

365 days a year (marine)
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Idaho

Second Saturday every June. June 10, 2023
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Illinois

Father’s Day weekend in June. June 17-18, 2023
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Indiana

May 7, June 3-4
National Public Lands Day September 23, 2023
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Iowa

Free Fishing Weekend is the first Friday – Sunday that falls in June (June 2-4, 2023).
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Kansas

June 3-4, 2023
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Kentucky

June 3-4, 2023
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Louisiana

Second Saturday and Sunday in June. June 10-11, 2023
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Maine

Feb 18-19 and June 3-4, 2023
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Maryland

June 3, June 10, July 4 Independence Day, 2023. Year-round License-free fishing areas throughout the tidal portions of the Chesapeake Bay
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Massachusetts

Free Freshwater Fishing Weekend is June 3-4, 2023
Free Saltwater Fishing Weekend is June 17-18, 2023.
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Michigan

The winter weekend is always the Saturday and Sunday of President’s Day weekend and the summer weekend is always the Saturday and Sunday following the first full week of June
Winter: Feb 18-19, 2023
Summer: June 10-11, 2023
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Minnesota

Jan. 14-16, 2023 – MN Take a Kid Ice Fishing Weekend (MN residents 16 and older fish free with children younger than 16)
May 13-14, 2023 – Take a Mom Fishing Weekend (Minnesota resident moms fish free)
June 9-11, 2023 – Take a Kid Fishing Weekend (Minnesota residents 16 and older fish free with children younger than 16)
More info about Free Fishing Days MN

Mississippi

On June 3 and 4, 2023, during National Fishing and Boating Week, a sport fishing license is not required for Mississippi residents for all public waters, and fishing permits for all anglers at State Lakes and State Park Lakes are free!
Mississippi residents can fish without a fishing license on July 4th in all waters of the state. State Fishing Lake and State Park Permits are required to fish in State Fishing Lakes and State Park Lakes on July 4.
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Missouri

Saturday and Sunday following the first Monday in June. June 10-11, 2023
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Montana

Father’s Day weekend. June 17-18, 2023
Mothers Day Weekend May 7-8
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Nebraska

Free Fishing/Free Park Entry Day on Saturday, May 20, 2023
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Nevada

Second Saturday in June. June 10, 2023
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New Hampshire

Third Saturday in January. Jan 21, 2023
First Saturday in June. June 3, 2023
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New Jersey

June 3 and October 21, 2023
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New Mexico

First Saturday in June. June 3, 2023
Last Saturday in September. September 30, 2023
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New York

February 18 & 19, 2023 (President’s Day Weekend)
June 24 & 25, 2023
September 23, 2023 (National Hunting & Fishing Day)
November 11, 2023 (Veterans Day)
More info about Free Fishing Days NY

North Carolina

July 4 Independence Day
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North Dakota

First weekend in June. June 3-4, 2023.
Last weekend in Dec. December 30-31, 2023
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Ohio

Father’s Day weekend. June 18-19, 2023
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Oklahoma

First Weekend in June. June 3-4, 2023
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Oregon

President’s Day weekend, Feb 18-19, 2023
First Weekend in June. June 3-4, 2023
Thanksgiving Weekend. November 25-26, 2023
More info about Free Fishing Days OR

Pennsylvania

Sunday before Memorial Day. May 28, 2023
Independence Day, July 4, 2023
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Rhode Island

First Weekend in May. (Freshwater Fishing only) May 6-7, 2023
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South Carolina

Memorial Day May 29, 2023
Independence Day, July 4, 2023
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South Dakota

May 21-23, 2023
June 18, 2023
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Tennessee

Saturday of the first full week in June. June 10, 2023
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Texas

First Saturday in June. June 3, 2023
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Utah

June 10, 2023
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Vermont

Free Ice Fishing Day and Fishing Festival. January 28, 2023
Second Saturday in June. June 10, 2023
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Virginia

First full weekend in June. June 2-4, 2023
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Washington

“Free Fishing Weekend” is June 10-11, 2023
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West Virginia

Second Saturday and Sunday in June. June 10-11, 2023
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Wisconsin

Winter Free Fishing weekend – Third weekend in January. January 21-22, 2023
Summer Free Fishing weekend – First Saturday and Sunday in June. June 3-4, 2023
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Wyoming

First Saturday in June. June 3, 2023
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