No license required during Free Freshwater Fishing Weekend in Mass.
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – While those in Massachusetts usually need a license to fish in freshwater, it won't be mandatory during Free Freshwater Fishing Weekend.
During the first weekend of June, anyone is free to fish at any lake, pond, reservoir, stream, or river in the state, whether you have a fishing license or not. Free Freshwater Fishing Weekend takes place this year from midnight on June 7 until 11:59 p.m. on June 8.
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Throughout this special weekend, all other regulations, including catch limits, apply. Massachusetts residents are encouraged to review fishing regulations by MassWildlife before diving in headfirst this upcoming weekend.
Aside from the event, if you are 15 or older, you are required to have a license to be able to fish in freshwater. The license comes free of charge if you are 15-17 or 70 and older.
Anglers who prefer to fish in saltwater had the opportunity to take part in a 2025 Free Saltwater Fishing Day on May 11 and will get to do so again on June 15.
Funds from fishing license sales go towards MassWildlife's fisheries research, fish stocking programs, and angler education programs. To buy your own fishing license, visit mass.gov.
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