Ny Fish For Free Days 2024. No freshwater fishing license required to fish on designated days. February 17 to 18 (presidents’ day weekend), june 29 to 30, september 28 (national hunting and fishing day) and november 11 (veterans day).

Anglers are reminded that while the license requirement is waived, all other fishing regulations. Dec also designates several dates throughout the year as free fishing days, which allows anyone to recreationally fish without a freshwater fishing license in new york state!