Massachusetts Free Freshwater Fishing Weekend

Take a friend or family member fishing this weekend- you won't need a fishing license to fish any public freshwater lake, pond, reservoir, river or stream statewide from 12:00 A.M. Saturday June 3rd until 11:59 P.M. Sunday June 4th. All other fishing regulations apply.

While you can fish for free on June 3rd and 4th, a license is required at all other times for those 15 years of age or older. At all other times, residents aged 15 to 17 and those 70 and older must obtain and carry a fishing license; however, licenses are free for that age group. Funds from fishing license sales support MassWildlife’s fisheries research, fish stocking programs, and angler education programs. Free Saltwater Fishing Weekend is June 17-18. 

Your purchase of a fishing license directly supports fishing, stocking, education and fish habitat management programs.How to Get a MA Fishing License
Unlike most other state agencies, the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife does not receive general tax fund revenues. For additional information Contact Jim Lagacy, Program Coordinator for more details at (508) 389-6309 or jim.lagacy@state.ma.us.