Enjoy Free Fishing in New Hampshire on June 2

CONCORD, N.H. - This year's Free Fishing Day will be held on June 2, the New Hampshire Fish and Game Dept. announced this week.

On Free Fishing Day, you can fish anywhere in New Hampshire — freshwater or saltwater — without a fishing license.

Both state residents and nonresidents may participate. All other fishing regulations must be followed, including season dates and bag limits. Anglers participating in a state-approved fishing tournament that day will still need to purchase a license.

“Free Fishing Day is a great opportunity for anglers to take someone interested in ‘testing the waters’ or for friends and families to plan a day enjoying the outdoors together,” said Jason Smith, Inland Fisheries Chief for the NH Fish and Game Department. “They are sure to be ‘hooked’ after a relaxing day of fishing.”

For details on fishing rules for various waters, consult the New Hampshire Freshwater and Saltwater Fishing digests, available at www.fishnh.com/fishing/publications.html.

Find lots more information about fishing in New Hampshire at www.fishnh.com/fishing. You can see lists of waterbodies that have been recently stocked with trout, brochures with regional fishing destinations, public access sites where you can launch a boat or kayak, and much more.