New York State has announced the first of several Free Fishing Days of the year. During these designated weekends, anglers ...

On February 14th and 15th, June 27th and 28th, September 26th, and November 11th, the requirement for a freshwater fishing license will be waived.

Gov. Kathy Hochul and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) recently announced the 2026 dates for ...

The best part of this Valentine’s Day gift is that it’s free. DEC is waiving freshwater fishing license fees this weekend, ...

Gov. Kathy Hochul and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced last Thursday the 2026 dates for Free Fishing Days in New York. The requirement for a freshwater fishing ...

The DEC has announced the 2026 dates for Free Fishing Days in New York. The requirement for a freshwater fishing license is ...

I called my long-time outdoor friend to get the scoop. Bill Hilts Jr. is the retired promotional outdoor specialist for Destination Niagara USA. He is now a Buffalo News columnist ...

New Yorkers will be able to fish for free on six days next year as the state looks to get more people outdoors. Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation ...

New Yorkers will have six opportunities to fish for free in 2026 without needing a freshwater fishing license.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced that September 27 will be a Free Fishing Day, coinciding with National Hunting and Fishing Day. On this day, all anglers - ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has announced that Saturday, Sept. 27, will be the next Free Fishing Day across the state, giving residents and visitors the ...

The NYSDEC and Governor Hochul recently announced the 2026 dates for Free Fishing Days in New York. That is, those days when no freshwater fishing license is required. They are: Feb. 14–15, June 27–28 ...