Did you know that it is likely that your state (USA) has free fishing days (or day)? During these designated times you can fish without the cost of a license. It’s a great time for an ordinary outdoorsman to try out fishing for the first time or get back into it after a long time away. In many cases, there are also free fishing events where the pole and bait are supplied.
Don’t see your state listed? Don’t worry. It’s probably has a free fishing day later in the year.
Free Fishing Days 2018 – in April or May
Be sure to check your state’s regulations for complete details.
- Florida // Freshwater: April 7-8, June 9-10 // Saltwater: June 2-3, September 1, & November 24
- Indiana // April 21, May 19, & June 2-3
- Nebraska // May 19 // also free State Park entry day // on the Saturday prior to Memorial Day Weekend
- Ohio // May 5-6 // first Saturday-Sunday in May annually
- Pennsylvania // May 27 & July 4
- Rhode Island // May 5-6 // freshwater only // first weekend in May // see page 4 of regs
- South Carolina // May 28 (Memorial Day) & July 4
- South Dakota // May 18-20 // search “free fishing” on the calendar // weekend before Memorial Day annually
