Explore Local Fishing: Free Fishing Weekend June 27 - 28

[george]

DEC has announced a Free Fishing Weekend for June 27 - 28. DEC encourages all anglers, new and experienced, to recreate locally and seek out fishing opportunities close to home. DEC's Places to Fish webpages are a reliable source for those ready to plan their next fishing trip.

During designated free fishing days, New York residents and non-residents are permitted to fish for free without a fishing license. Although the requirement for a fishing license is waived during free fishing days, all other fishing regulations remain in effect.

DEC reminds anglers to maintain safe social distancing while fishing this year to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Read the social distance guidelines to protect yourself and others (PDF). Anglers fishing from boats should be able to maintain at least six feet of distance between one another. For more information on boating guidelines and safety, go to State Parks website and DEC's website. Learn more about responsible recreation at #Recreate Local.

 

[george]

I'm thinking the state should allow all anglers to fish free until the end of the pandemic. It avoids contact and frees up the officer to do other things. Not to mention that it is now proven that you're less likely to get it while outdoors.

Don't get me wrong, the two free days are nice but . . .