{"id":354479,"date":"2026-09-23T10:22:13","date_gmt":"2026-09-23T10:22:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/354479\/"},"modified":"2026-09-23T10:22:13","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T10:22:13","slug":"fish-for-free-in-new-york-state-no-license-required-sept-26th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/354479\/","title":{"rendered":"Fish For Free In New York State, No License Required Sept. 26th"},"content":{"rendered":"

Saturday, September 26th happens to be National Hunting <\/a>and Fishing <\/a>Day. New York State<\/a> is allowing fishers to cast a line without a Fishing License requirement.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The second to last statewide <\/a>Free Fishing Day in New York’s fresh waters for the year. The next date is Veterans Day, November 11th.\u00a0<\/p>\n

No License Required<\/p>\n

September 26th and November 11th, the requirement for a freshwater fishing license or recreational marine fishing registration is completely waived for both residents and non-residents.<\/p>\n

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Kids <\/a>who are under 16 can always fish for free in New York State.\u00a0<\/p>\n

While there is no license required, there are a few regulations still in place on Free Fishing days. <\/p>\n

There are size limits, daily catch limits and protected species rules remain in effect. You can review specific rules directly on the NYS DEC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Need Fishing Gear?<\/p>\n

For anyone that may not own any fishing equipment, you can take advantage of the NYS DEC Fishing Rod Lending Program<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The program features over 100 participating locations such as many local <\/a>public libraries, where you can borrow rods, reels, and beginner guides all for free.<\/p>\n

A Statewide Initiative<\/p>\n

This event is part of Governor Kathy Hochul’s “Get Offline, Get Outside” initiative, which encourages statewide residents to step away from screens and enjoy New York’s many natural waterways.<\/p>\n

They say Baseball is Americas pastime, but some would argue fishing is right up there.<\/p>\n

The next and last Free Fishing Day of 2026 happens on November 11th, Veterans <\/a>Day. So, this Saturday may be the last “nice weather<\/a>” day here in Central New York to cast a line.<\/p>\n

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A list of Free Fishing Dates can be found on the\u00a0NYS DEC Events Calendar<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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