Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday announced that June 28-29 is a free fishing weekend in New York state. During free fishing days, the fishing license requirement is waived for freshwater fishing on New ...

New York's final Free Fishing Day of 2025 falls on Veterans Day, inviting everyone to fish without a license and honor those who've served with a day on the water.

Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced that the last statewide free fishing day of 2025 will occur Tuesday, Nov. 11, to mark Veterans Day. During Free Fishing Days, New York state waives the fishing ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced Saturday is “Free Fishing Day” in New York State. On Saturday, people 16 and older will be able to fish for free ...