NJ Free Fishing Day, June 1

May 29, 2024| Community, Recreation

By: Holly Odgers

New Jersey Fish and Wildlife is offering a spring Free Fishing Day on Saturday, June 1, 2024. On this day, residents may fish on the Garden State’s public waters without a license or trout stamp. All other regulations, including size and daily catch limits, remain in effect.

This is the perfect chance to introduce a friend or family member to fishing or to take the whole family out for a day of outdoor fun for free! Though youth under the age of 16 don’t need a license to fish, Free Fishing Days allow adults to join in the fun for a day without having to purchase a license.

And remember, if you catch a tagged trout on Lake Hopatcong, report and release it! These tagged fish are part of a three-year study to track trout survival rates and how those rates correlate with the overall health of Lake Hopatcong. Those reporting a tagged trout are eligible to win one of five $100 Visa gift cards, generously donated by Live the Lake NJ. Find out more HERE.

TIght lines and happy fishing! 

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