Free Fishing Days in New York State is February 15-16, 2020 when no license is required by anyone, resident or non-resident. The next days will be June 27-28, September 16 and November 11.
During Free Fishing Days/Weekends, anyone can fish the fresh or marine waters of New York State and no fishing license or recreational marine fishing registry is required! All other freshwater and saltwater fishing regulations still apply.
