2025 Free Fishing Days

The free 2025 fishing days have been announced for all 50 states and DC! On these specific days, unique to each state, you are allowed to fish without a fishing license. Most of the 2025 dates seem to fall around early June, but there are plenty of May, July, and August dates on there as well.

Most freebie sites only list the dates, but I've put in the extra work and found all the corresponding links & announcements to back them up. Below are all 50 states free fishing dates along with links for proof! To learn more about your local free fishing opportunities, scroll down to your state, click through to the website, and read all about your state regulations.

On a related note, I learned about the existence of fishing licenses the hard way. I was grateful the game warden took pity on me when he saw I not only failed catching a single fish, but was also tangled in the fishing line when he pulled up.

Saved by my own ineptitude!

Kids Fishing Rod Deals

Bestseller No. 1

Zebco Kids Splash Floating Spincast Reel and Fishing Rod Combo, 29-Inch 1-Piece Fishing Pole, Size 20 Reel, Right-Hand Retrieve, Pre-Spooled with 6-Pound Cajun Line, Blue

SaleBestseller No. 2

ODDSPRO Kids Fishing Pole - Kids Fishing Starter Kit - with Tackle Box, Reel, Practice Plug, Beginner's Guide and Travel Bag for Boys, Girls

$39.98 −$12.00 $27.98

SaleBestseller No. 3

Shakespeare Youth Fishing Rod and Spincast Reel Kits, Disney Princess

2'6" all in one rod and reel with line; Updated design featuring a round knob, thumb button extension and finger guard

$31.63 −$2.97 $28.66

Bestseller No. 4

Lanaak Kids Fishing Pole and Tackle Box - with Net, Travel Bag, Reel and Beginner’s Guide - Rod and Reel Kit for Boys, Girls, or Youth (Green)

$36.89

Free Fishing Days in All 50 States

Have fun out there, folks!