[TIPS] State's free fishing days 2018

Free fishing days are a perfect opportunity for beginners to try out fishing for the first time. If you already have a fishing license, consider taking a friend or family member who has never been fishing, out on the water for the day. Find out what you need to get out on the water. Learn how to fish, find places to fish and boat using our interactive map, get a fishing license or register your boat.

State's Free Fishing Days 2018 Please note that the individual states may place certain restrictions and other regulations may apply, so be sure to contact your state fish and wildlife agency for specific state regulations.
Alabama	6/10/17
Arkansas	6/09/17 to 6/11/17
Arizona	6/3/17
California	7/01/17 & 9/02/17
Colorado	6/3/17 to 6/4/17 First full weekend of June, each year
Connecticut	5/13/17
District of Columbia	6/02/17 to 6/04/17
Delaware	6/3/17 to 6/4/17
Florida	First Saturday and Sunday in April (freshwater) Second Saturday and Sunday in June (freshwater) First Saturday and Sunday in June (saltwater) First Saturday in September (saltwater) Saturday following Thanksgiving (saltwater)
Georgia	6/3/17, 6/10/17 & 9/23/17
Hawaii	365 days a year (marine)
Iowa	June 2, 3 & 4
Idaho	6/10/17 Second Saturday every June
Illinois	6/16/17 to 6/19/17 Father's Day weekend in June
Indiana	4/15/17, 5/20/17, 6/3/17 to 6/4/17
Kansas	6/3/17 to 6/4/17 The first full weekend in June
Kentucky	6/3/17 to 6/4/17 The first full weekend in June
Louisiana	6/10/17 & 6/11/17
Maine	6/3/17 & 6/4/17
Maryland	6/3/17, 6/10/17, 7/4/17
Massachusetts	6/3/17 & 6/4/17
Michigan	6/10/17 & 6/11/17
Minnesota	5/13/17 to 5/14/17 6/9/17 to 6/11/17 1/13/18 to 1/15/18
Missouri	5/6/17
Mississippi	6/3/17 to 6/4/16 & 7/4/17
Montana	6/17/17 to 6/18/17
North Carolina	7/4/17
North Dakota	6/3/17 to 6/4/17 & 12/30/17 to 12/31/17
Nebraska	5/20/17 Saturday before Memorial Day Weekend
New Hampshire	6/17/17 The first Saturday in June 1/20/18 The third Saturday in January
New Jersey	6/10/17 & 10/21/17
New Mexico	6/4/17 & 9/24/17
New York	6/24/17 to 6/25/17 & 11/11/17
Nevada	6/10/17
Ohio	5/6/17 to 5/7/17
Oklahoma	6/3/17 to 6/4/17
Oregon	6/3/17 to 6/4/17
Pennsylvania	5/28/17 & 7/4/17
Rhode Island	5/06/17 to 5/07/17
South Carolina	5/29/17 Memorial Day 7/4/17 Independence Day
South Dakota	5/28/17 to 5/30/17
Tennessee	6/10/17
Texas	6/3/17
Utah	6/10/17
Virginia	6/2/17 to 6/4/17
Vermont	01/28/17 Free ice fishing day
Washington	6/10/17 & 6/11/17
Wisconsin	6/3/17 & 6/4/17
West Virginia	6/10/17 & 6/11/17
Wyoming	6/3/17

National Fishing and Boating Week is a national celebration of fishing and boating, an event that highlights the importance of recreational boating and fishing in enhancing our quality of life and preserving our country's natural beauty. This year the event will take place on June 3-11. Learn more about National Fishing and Boating Week.   Via: https://www.takemefishing.org/