If you have a kiddo that loves to fish then you will want to take advantage of Free Fishing Days that take place around the country! It usually happens around National Fishing and Boating Week each year! This is a great opportunity to be outside and enjoy some family time! Check out all the freebies we have posted!
FREE Fishing Days
If you want to go fishing with the kids this Summer, there is a list of FREE Fishing® Days 2026 where you don’t have to have a license to fish!
Here’s a list of 2026 Take a Kid Fishing (or Free Fishing Weekend) dates across the country:
Colorado
- June 6 – 7, 2026
Connecticut
- May 9, 2026
Idaho
- June 13, 2026
Indiana
- May 10, 2026
- June 6 – 7, 2026
- September 26, 2026
Iowa
- June 5 – 7, 2026
Kansas
- June 6 – 7, 2026
Kentucky
- June 6 – 7, 2026
Maryland
- June 6, 2026
- June 13, 2026
- July 4, 2026
Michigan
- February 14 – 15, 2026
- June 13 – 14, 2026
Minnesota
- January 17 – 19, 2026 (Take a Kid Ice Fishing)
- May 10 – 11, 2026 (Take a Mom Fishing)
- June 5 – 7, 2026 (Take a Kid Fishing)
Nebraska
- June 16, 2026
Nevada
- June 13, 2026
New Hampshire
- January 17, 2026
- June 6, 2026
New York
- February 14 – 15, 2026
- June 27 – 28, 2026
- September 26, 2026
- November 11, 2026
Oregon
- February 14 – 15, 2026
- June 6 – 7, 2026
Pennsylvania
- May 24, 2026
- July 4, 2026
South Carolina
- July 4, 2026
Tennessee
- June 6, 2026
Texas
- June 6, 2026
Utah
- June 6, 2026
Virginia
- June 5 – 7, 2026
Washington
- June 6 – 7, 2026
West Virginia
- June 6 – 7, 2026
Tip: Always double-check with your state’s wildlife or fish & game department website, as rules and license requirements can vary. These are excellent opportunities to get kids outdoors without needing a fishing license!
