Want to fish, but haven't got a fishing license, or don't have the resources for one? Then fish during 'free fishing days' that are set up in certain states. What are free fishing days? They are days pre-set on the calendar each year that different jurisdictions have set up for fishing free. Fishing free means that on those days you can fish without a sport fishing license.
Finding Free Fishing Dates
To find a free fishing day in your area, check with the local fish and game or wildlife department for the days specified. There are generally two: one in the spring or summer, and one in the fall, but some states only have one. This is a great way to get out and fish, if you only go out once a year and cannot afford to pay for a full season or year for fishing. It's also a great way to introduce yourself to the sport, no strings attached.
Free Fishing Days and Free Fishing Opportunities for 2011
Here are the free fishing days for 2011 set up from each state's department of fish and game for the states Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, and North Dakota.
- Kansas - June 4 and June 5
- Kentucky - June 4 and June 5
- Louisiana June 11 and June 12
- Maine - June 4 and June 5
- Maryland - June 4, June 11, and July the Fourth
- Massachusetts - June 4 and June 5
- Michigan - June 11 and June 12
- Minnesota - Take a Kid Fishing weekend: Residents of Minnesota who are 16 years and old can fish free provided they accompany an angler who is younger than 16 years of age. Full weekend: June 10 to June 12.
- Mississippi - July the Fourth
- Missouri - June 11 and June 12
- Montana - No free fishing days, but the state does have fishing license exemptions that are available to qualified events and clinics. Visit Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks for more information.
- Nebraska - May 21
- Nevada - June 11
- New Hampshire - June 4
- New Jersey - June 11 and June 12
- New Mexico - June 4 and September 24
- New York - June 25 and June 26
- North Carolina - July the Fourth
- North Dakota - June 4 and June 5
Free Fishing Days 2011 - Alabama to Iowa
Free Fishing Days 2011 - Ohio to Wyoming
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