Free Fishing Day is coming on June 6, so make plans to get out and try your luck on New Hampshire's ponds, streams and lakes. State residents, and nonresidents, too, can fish any inland water in the Granite State that day without a fishing license. Take advantage of the event to hit the water for a relaxing day of fishing with your friends and family. Bring your camera, because fish sure are photogenic!
Free Fishing Day kicks off National Fishing and Boating Week in New Hampshire (June 6 through 14), a nationwide observance encouraging families to have fun together on the water.
Free Fishing Day is the perfect chance to introduce non-angling friends and family to the sport, especially if you fish for something easy to catch, like bluegills or yellow perch.
Adults get just one day to fish for free, but kids under age 16 do not need a license to fish in New Hampshire. Season dates, limits and all other fishing regulations must be followed on Free Fishing Day. Anglers fishing for brood stock Atlantic salmon in the Merrimack and lower Pemigewasset rivers must have a fishing license and a special permit.
For specific details on fishing rules, consult the “New Hampshire Freshwater Fishing Digest” available at fishnh.com or wherever fishing licenses are sold.
If you get hooked on Free Fishing Day, enjoy the fun year round. Licenses are available at fishnh.com or from any of 250 friendly local license agents statewide.
