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Fish for free in New York This Weekend You Don’t Need a License
Are you looking for some frugal family fun this weekend?
You don’t need a fishing license to fish in New York this weekend.
Gather up the family and head out for some frugal family fun!
New York’s Free fishing Days offer residents and non-residents who are 16 and older* the opportunity to fish without a fishing license or recreational marine fishing registration on certain days.
Don’t forget that kids under 16 can always fish for free in New York.
Fish for free – without a license on February 18th and February 19th in 2023.

2023 Free Fishing Days Schedule
2023 Free Fishing Days Schedule:
- February 18-19 (President’s Day Weekend)
- June 24-25
- September 23 (National Hunting and Fishing Day)
- November 11 (Veterans Day)
Look Up Your State’s Free Fishing Days
Every state offers Free Fishing Days.
GO HERE to look up your state’s free days.
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