New York DEC — Free Freshwater Fishing Day on Veterans Day (Nov 11)
By Steve Levine ·
- Brand: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
- Value: Freshwater fishing license waived
- Cost: Free — no purchase required
- Requirements: Open to everyone on November 11, 2026, in New York fresh waters. All other fishing regulations, including seasons, sizes and limits, still apply.
Anyone can fish New York’s fresh waters without a license on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2026, the state’s last free fishing day of the year.