New York has designated Free Fishing Days for 2024. On the following days, the state’s fishing license requirement is waived for freshwater fishing:
• June 29-30
• Sept. 28
• Nov. 11
The Free Fishing Days program began in 1991 to give people the opportunity to fish at no cost. It encourages people to try a new hobby and potentially buy a New York State fishing license which supports conservation.
To purchase a fishing license visit: dec.ny.gov/regulatory/permits-licenses/sporting-and-use/sporting/fishing-license
