Free Fishing Days

Free fishing days provide an excellent opportunity for parents who don't yet have licenses to take youth fishing, or avid anglers to introduce a friend to fishing without having to purchase a license. On these days, the fishing license requirement is waived for all recreational anglers (residents and non-residents).

All other rules (e.g., seasons, bag and size limits) apply. 
  License-free freshwater days for 2014

Saturday, April 5
Sunday, April 6
Saturday, June 14
Sunday, June 15

License-free saltwater days for 2014Saturday, June 7
Sunday, June 8
Saturday, September 6
Saturday, November 29

The saltwater waiver applies to any recreational harvest requiring a saltwater fishing license (e.g., crabbing, lobstering, scalloping, etc.) as well as fishing from shore or a boat. A snook or spiny lobster permit are not required on these days.
The June free fishing days were chosen because they coincide with the first and last days of National Fishing and Boating Week  which is set as the first to second Saturday in June each year.
 
License-free freshwater days for 2015 and beyondFirst Saturday and Sunday in April
Second Saturday and Sunday in June
First Saturday and Sunday in June
First Saturday in September
Saturday following Thanksgiving