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News Releases, 2022-Present

Celebrate America’s 250th with One of Our Oldest Pastimes — California Free Fishing Day is July 4

June 30, 2026

To celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday, CDFW invites you to go fishing without a sport fishing license by taking advantage of the first of two 2026 California Free Fishing Days on Independence Day, Saturday, July 4. One of the oldest pastimes enjoyed by Americans, fishing gets you outside to experience, explore and appreciate the great outdoors.

Categories: Fishing, R3

Tagged: Free Fishing Day Fishing in California

Line Up Some Summer Fun on Free Fishing Days

June 30, 2025

Man fishing at California river. CDFW photo

This year you can catch an opportunity to fish throughout California without a fishing license on two Free Fishing Days — Saturday, July 5, and Saturday, Aug. 30.

Categories: Fisheries, Fishing, Fishing in the City, General, Hatcheries, R3, Trout

Tagged: Fishing in California Free Fishing Day Outdoor Recreation