{"id":68274,"date":"2025-09-20T00:12:19","date_gmt":"2025-09-20T04:12:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/?p=68274"},"modified":"2025-09-20T00:12:19","modified_gmt":"2025-09-20T04:12:19","slug":"dec-announces-free-fishing-day-in-new-york-state","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2025\/09\/20\/dec-announces-free-fishing-day-in-new-york-state\/","title":{"rendered":"DEC announces Free Fishing Day in New York State"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Freshwater Fishing License Not Required on National Hunting and Fishing Day, Sept. 27, 2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

New Yorkers Encouraged to \u201cGet Offline, Get Outside\u201d and Try Freshwater Fishing at No Cost<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Press release<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced Sept. 27 will mark the next Free Fishing Day<\/a> in New York State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe September 27th free fishing day is particularly special because it coincides with National Hunting and Fishing Day, a celebration of the incredible angling opportunities our state provides,\u201d said DEC Commissioner Amanda Lefton<\/strong>. \u201cFree fishing days are the perfect time for newcomers to learn to freshwater fish or for experienced anglers to bring others outdoors to enjoy the many abundant waterways across New York.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This annual Free Fishing Day coincides with National Hunting and Fishing Day<\/a>, which was designated by Congress in 1972. The day helps encourage people to experience, understand, and appreciate traditional outdoor sports and recreation and abundant natural resources, while also recognizing hunters and anglers for their leadership in fish and wildlife conservation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free Fishing Days further support Governor Hochul’s\u202f\u201cGet Offline, Get Outside\u201d initiative<\/a>\u202fthat promotes physical and mental health by helping encourage New York\u2019s children and families to put down their phones and computers, take a break from social media, and enjoy recreation and outdoor social gatherings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to designated free freshwater fishing days, DEC and its partners also hold free fishing clinics throughout the year. Participants learn about local fishing opportunities and are taught about the fish they can catch, fishing safety, how to cast a fishing rod, aquatic resource stewardship, and New York\u2019s fishing regulations. A full list of programs is available on DEC\u2019s website<\/a>. Check the list regularly as new events are added throughout the year.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

No rod? No problem. DEC partners with libraries across the state to provide a fishing rod lending program. Along with borrowing a book, library patrons can sign out a fishing rod. This affordable program provides an opportunity for people to try fishing before deciding to purchase their own gear. For more information on the program and a list of participating libraries visit DEC\u2019S website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For beginning anglers interested in getting started, the I FISH NY Beginners’ Guide to Freshwater Fishing<\/a> provides information on everything from rigging up a fishing rod to identifying your catch and understanding fishing regulations. DEC’s Places to Fish webpages<\/a> are a reliable source of information for those ready to plan their next fishing trip. The \u201cTackle Box\u201d feature in DEC\u2019s official app, HuntFishNY, contains freshwater fishing regulations, boating access and stocking information within a map-based interface from the convenience of a smart phone. Other features include driving directions to state-operated boat launch sites and an offline feature that allows users to access information when cell coverage isn’t available. The HuntFishNY app is available for download through Google Play or the App store. For more information visit DEC\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The final free fishing day for 2025 will take place on Veterans Day, November 11. On Free Fishing Days<\/a>, New York residents and non-residents alike may fish for free without a fishing license. Free Fishing Day participants are reminded that, although the requirement for a fishing license is waived during free fishing days, all other fishing regulations remain in effect. When not participating in Free Fishing Days, anyone 16 years of age and older must have a current New York State fishing license to fish. Fishing licenses are valid for 365 days from the date of purchase. More information on purchasing a fishing license can be found on DEC’s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The New York State Department of Health (DOH) provides advice to anglers about what fish are safe to eat and how often. Visit DOH\u2019s website to search by waterbody location<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Freshwater Fishing License Not Required on National Hunting and Fishing Day, Sept. 27, 2025 New Yorkers Encouraged to \u201cGet Offline, Get Outside\u201d and Try Freshwater Fishing at No Cost Press release The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced Sept. 27 will mark the next Free Fishing Day in \u2026<\/p>\n

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