Catch some fun this weekend on license-free freshwater fishing days April 1 – 2

March 27, 2023

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) invites Florida residents and visitors to go freshwater fishing during the two license-free days this weekend, April 1-2. If you are new to fishing, visit our Learn to Fish webpage for all the information on what you need to bring and where to go!

License-free freshwater fishing days provide an excellent opportunity for those new to fishing without needing to first purchase a license. On these days, the fishing license requirement is waived for all recreational anglers, including residents and non-residents. All other rules including seasons, bag and size limits still apply.

Get your feet wet and register with TrophyCatch, FWC’s bass fishing angler recognition program. We are celebrating its 11th season, declared the “Season of Research.” Follow TrophyCatch Facebook and continue to monitor this page for news about what angler contributions are telling us about Florida’s largemouth bass. Visit TrophyCatch.com to learn more.

Fish all year by getting your Florida fishing license at GoOutdoorsFlorida.com.

For more information on freshwater fishing, visit the FWC Freshwater Fishing webpage at MyFWC.com.