Most states offer free fishing days. These are days where anglers are allowed to fish on public bodies of water without a fishing license. National Fishing and Boating Week, a national celebration of fishing and boating, takes place the first week of June every year.
The days for Florida in 2023 are…
- First consecutive Saturday and Sunday in April (freshwater) April 1-2
- Second consecutive Saturday and Sunday in June (freshwater) June 3-4
- First consecutive Saturday and Sunday in June (saltwater) June 3-4
- First Saturday in September (saltwater) September 2
- Saturday following Thanksgiving (saltwater) November 25
- More info about Free Fishing Days FL
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!
For future years you can plan on the following…
License-free freshwater days
- First consecutive Saturday and Sunday in April
- Second consecutive Saturday and Sunday in June
License-free saltwater days
- First consecutive Saturday and Sunday in June
- First Saturday in September
- Saturday following Thanksgiving
