Free Fishing Days During National Fishing And Boating Week
National Fishing and Boating Week is June 5-13, 2021. The majority of states are offering free fishing days or weekends during that time, so it’s a great time to introduce a child or friend to fishing or head somewhere new. Remember, although you may not need a license on these days, you must still follow all other state fishing rules and regulations.
Take advantage of free fishing days (or the whole weekend) the first weekend in June in the following states:
June 5-6: First Weekend in June
Arizona (June 5 only)
Colorado
Delaware
Florida (Saltwater)
Georgia (June 5 only)
Indiana
Iowa (plus June 4)
Kansas
Kentucky
Maine
Maryland (June 5 only)
Massachusetts (Freshwater)
New Hampshire (June 5 only)
New Jersey (June 5 only)
New Mexico (June 5 only)
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Oregon
Texas (June 5 only)
Virginia (Plus June 4)
Wisconsin
Wyoming (June 5 only)
Take advantage of free fishing days (or the whole weekend) the second weekend in June in the following states:
June 12-13: Second Weekend in June
Alabama (June 12 only)
Arkansas (plus June 11)
Florida (Freshwater)
Georgia (June 12 only)
Idaho (June 12 only)
Louisiana
Maryland (June 12 only)
Michigan
Minnesota (plus June 11/Take a Kid Fishing Weekend - Minnesota residents 16 and older fish free when with kids younger than 16)
Missouri
Nevada (June 12 only)
Tennessee (June 12 only)
Utah (June 12 only)
Vermont (June 12 only)
Washington
West Virginia
Show your state pride
Looking for the perfect shirt to wear while you’re out fishing the states? Check out our Fishing the States collection. Don’t see your favorite state? Check back later as we add more states in the future.
