Event Description:
For complete details, including locations and times, please visit: https://dec.ny.gov/get-involved/events/2025/9/free-fishing-day-statewide
DEC hosts several free fishing days throughout the year. This September 27 event coincides with National Hunting and Fishing Day.
Although a fishing license isn't required for this free fishing day, all fishing regulations apply. To view the fishing regulations, visit: https://dec.ny.gov/things-to-do/freshwater-fishing/regulations
Event Hosts:
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Date & time:
August 27, 2025 - September 28, 2025
All day
- All day
Location:
Various
Various
Various,
NY,
Varies
Open to the Public:
Yes
Yes
Cost:
Free
Free
Questions:
For Questions about this event, please contact
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Staff with NYS Department of Environmental Conservation at various or fwfish@dec.ny.gov.
