free fishing days

Ready to hit your favorite freshwater fishing holes in the new year? You will have several opportunities to do so without a license in 2024.

New York State has some of the greatest varieties of fishing opportunities in the country. From world class fly fishing for trout to floating a worm off of a lake dock for crappie, the Empire State has plenty of cool places to drop-a-line! The Department of Environmental Conservation announced "Free Fishing Days" for 2023. The free days are sure to provide the awesome experience of being a New York State angler.

We are giving you ample warning so you have plenty of time to plan a winter fishing trip  this weekend.