NEW YORK STATE — New Yorkers will once again have the chance to go fishing without a license on several days this year. The program started back in 1991 to give people who’ve never tried fishing a ...

Oregonians looking for something fun to do this Valentine's Day can enjoy fishing, clamming and crabbing for free between Feb. 14-15. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announced its 2026 free ...

Michigan’s world-class fisheries don’t take the winter off. Anglers don’t have to either. This weekend is the biannual Free Fishing Weekend. No fishing license? No Recreation Passport? No problem.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Once a week, a Castle Street fish market is providing fresh seafood free of charge to families in need through a partnership with UNCW’s aquaculture program. Zora’s Seafood ...

In a jam for Valentine’s Day? Maybe you forgot to book a table until it was too late. Or you don’t want to give your sweetie the same ol’ card/candy combo. Well, the New York State Department of ...

NEW YORK — Gov. Kathy Hochul and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) recently announced the 2026 dates for Free Fishing Days in New York. According to a press release, ...

Michigan's 2026 Black Lake sturgeon fishing season in Cheboygan and Presque Isle counties ended in 48 minutes. The fishing season — known as the state's shortest — began at 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7 and ...

(WENY) — Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) have announced the 2026 dates for Free Freshwater Fishing Days across the state. On six ...

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — New York State is offering six days of free fishing in 2026. The requirement for a freshwater fishing license is waived on: February 14–15, June 27–28, September 26 (National ...

CHENANGO, OTSEGO COUNTY, N.Y. (WBNG) -- Those looking to get outside during the cold winter months may enjoy ice fishing at local ponds and lakes across the Southern Tier. The New York State ...

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will host its free fishing this weekend on Saturday and Sunday. The weekend will allow anglers to fish without needing a license.

MADISON, Wis. — Winter Free Fishing Weekend is back this weekend, offering excitement for winter fishing enthusiasts while also being budget-friendly. During Winter Free Fishing Weekend, residents and ...