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State Directory of FREE Fishing Days for 2019 - Continued
Submitted by: TBC Press
Posted on: 05/16/19
Article # A19-2125
These are days – some states even offer free fishing weekends – where anglers can go fishing without a license. Check out the next free fishing days in your state.
takemefishing.org has the information you need to get out on the water. Learn how to fish, find places to fish and boat using their interactive map, get a fishing license or register your boat.
Nevada -- Second Saturday in June. June 8.
Ohio -- First Saturday and Sunday in May. May 4-5.
Oklahoma -- First Weekend in June. June 1-2.
Oregon
- June 1-2 (Saturday & Sunday)
- Aug. 17-18 (Saturday & Sunday)
- Nov. 29-30 (Friday & Saturday), Thanksgiving Weekend
Pennsylvania -- May 26, and July 4 Independence Day
Rhode Island -- First Weekend in May. May 4-5 (Freshwater Fishing only)
South Carolina --
- Memorial Day. May 27.
- Independence Day. July 4.
South Dakota -- Typically the third weekend in May. May 18-19.
Tennessee -- The first Saturday after the first Monday of the month. June 8.
Texas -- First Saturday in June. June 1.
Utah -- Second Saturday in June. June 8.
Virginia -- Second full weekend in June. June 7, 8 and 9.
Vermont -- Second Saturday in June.
Washington -- Second Saturday and Sunday in June. June 8-9.
Wisconsin -- Summer Free Fishing weekend - First Saturday and Sunday in June (June 1-2).
West Virginia -- Second Saturday and Sunday in June. June 8-9.
Wyoming -- First Saturday in June. June 1.
During National Fishing and Boating Week (NFBW), all states (and Washington, DC) offer free fishing days. These are days – some states even offer free fishing weekends – where anglers can go fishing without a license on public bodies of water. Free Fishing Days activities vary by state. For free fishing day Texas, the state releases hundreds of catfish to help beginners catch a bite. Free fishing day California is known for the many varieties of fish made available. Check out the Free Fishing Days 2019 activities in your state to see how your state celebrates this fun-for-all-ages event.
NFBW is a national celebration of fishing and boating, an event that highlights the importance of recreational boating and fishing in enhancing our quality of life and preserving our country's natural beauty. This year the event will take place on June 1-9, 2019. Learn more about National Fishing and Boating Week.
Article courtesy of https://www.takemefishing.org/how-to-fish/how-to-catch-fish/free-fishing-days-2019/
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