Free Fishing Days

Dates when you can fish without a license in each state — plan your free fishing trips.

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Connecticut Free Fishing Days (2026) — May 9, June 21, Aug 8 + Seniors FREE

CT 2026 free fishing days: May 9, June 21, August 8. Seniors 65+ fish FREE year-round. Long Island Sound, Housatonic TMA.

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Delaware Free Fishing Day (2026) — June 6 + Saltwater ALWAYS Free

DE 2026 free fishing day June 6. Saltwater always FREE! Delaware Bay, Cape Henlopen surf, Indian River Inlet.

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Illinois Free Fishing Days (2026) — Summer & Fall Dates

IL 2026 free fishing days: June and October dates. No license needed, best spots in Chicago and statewide.

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Kansas Free Fishing Day (2026) — June 6 Date & Best Reservoir Spots

KS 2026 free fishing day June 6. Milford walleye 15,700 acres, El Dorado wipers, Cheney. No license needed.

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Minnesota Free Fishing Days (2026) — Ice Fishing & Summer Dates

MN 2026 free fishing days: January ice fishing and June Take a Kid Fishing. Dates, rules, and best lake spots.

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Nebraska Free Fishing Days (2026) — May 2 + June 6 & Best Lake McConaughy Spots

NE 2026 free fishing days (2!). Lake McConaughy 30K acres walleye, Sandhills natural lakes, Missouri River catfish.

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Wisconsin Free Fishing Days (2026) — Ice Fishing & Summer Dates

WI 2026 free fishing weekends: January ice fishing and June summer. Dates, rules, and best spots.

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