Go fishing with family and friends without buying a fishing license during Georgia's 2010 Free Fishing Days

June 5, 2010

June 12, 2010

September 25, 2010

June 5 & June 12 are the two Saturdays that occur during National Fishing and Boating Week

September 25 is National Hunting & Fishing Day (fourth Saturday in September of each year)

Free Fishing Days are declared by the Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources to: encourage people to try fishing and help celebrate fishing as wholesome and healthy recreation; promote respect for our state's natural resources, wilderness, and wildlife; and recognize anglers for their contribution of billions of dollars to the state's economy and financial support for programs to conserve and protect our natural resources.

What happens on a Free Fishing Day?

• Georgia residents 16 years and older do not need a fishing license, trout license, or Wildlife Management Area license (if you fish at a Public Fishing Area or Waters Creek) to fish the freshwaters and saltwaters of Georgia.
• This does not include fees at private ponds and lakes.
• All other fishing regulations remain in effect.