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

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 ...

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

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 ...

A mix of outdoors stories from New York, including information on the state's first free days of 2026 coming up soon.

Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) have announced the 2026 dates ...

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 - ...

For generations, fishing in Ulster County could feel as simple as walking down to a creek with a rod and a pocketful of worms. Anglers in New York State have been required to purchase freshwater ...

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

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — New York State is offering six days of free fishing in 2026. The requirement for a freshwater fishing license is waived on: February 14–15, June 27–28, September 26 (National ...