BUFFALO, N.Y. — New York State announced Saturday, September 23 will be a Free Fishing Day for New Yorkers. This will be the 5th free fishing day of the year, and people are encouraged to take ...

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has set Friday as the season opener for walleye, northern pike, tiger muskellunge, and pickerel fishing across the state. “We are so ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Would you rather be fishing? Free Fishing Days in New York allow residents and visitors to enjoy freshwater fishing without a fishing license on specific days. The next four ...

NEW YORK — Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that Saturday and Sunday, June 29 and 30 is a free fishing weekend in New York state. During free fishing days, the fishing license requirement is waived for ...

If you are looking for a new place to fish, look no further than New York state. With over 7,000 lakes, reservoirs and ponds, New York has plenty of options to choose from. Fishing website Fishmasters ...

New York has six designated Free Fishing Days for 2024. That means during these days, the state’s fishing license requirement is waived for freshwater fishing. The Free Fishing Days program began in ...

I owe a hearty “thank you” to the Department of Environmental Conservation’s fisheries chief. When Steve Hurst picked June 15 as the new season opener for black bass starting in this year − though I’m ...

New York State is waiving the $25 fee for fishing licenses on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2025. It’s the sixth and last free fishing day this year and applies to both residents and nonresidents. “Fall is a ...