New York Free Fishing Days without license
New York Free Fishing Days without license
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Free fishing days offer residents and non-residents who are 16 and older* to fish without a freshwater fishing license (*Kids under 16 can always fish for free!).
2025 Free Fishing Days Schedule
February 15-16 (President's Day Weekend)
June 28-29
September 27 (National Hunting and Fishing Day)
November 11 (Veterans Day)
These days offer the perfect opportunity to try out fishing for the first time, to get back into the sport, or to take a friend or the whole family along to fish! Even though a license is not needed, all other fishing regulations apply.
July Youth Fishing Clinic at Lake Mahopac
July Youth Fishing Clinic at Lake Mahopac
Putnam Federation of Sporting Clubs member clubs such as OASIS Sportsmen's Club, and Kent Rod and Gun Club with support of Robert Kearns and Putnam County provide training and tackle to youths 15 and under. These events you must register and limited to 50 participants.
When: July 20, 2025
Where: Lake Mahopac Swan Cove 951 South Lake Blvd, Mahopac
Click here to Sign up For the July 20th Youth Fishing clinic
Beginners trap shoot at Putnam Fish And Game Association
Beginners trap shoot at Putnam Fish And Game Association
Beginners trap shoot July 19th 12PM at Putnam County Fish & Game Assoc. New and inexperienced trap shooters only. Free.
Putnam County Fish & Game Association
290 Drewville Rd.
Carmel, NY 10512
Sept Youth Fishing Clinic in Mahopac
Sept Youth Fishing Clinic in Mahopac
Putnam Federation of Sporting Clubs member clubs such as OASIS Sportsmen's Club, and Kent Rod and Gun Club with support of Robert Kearns and Putnam County will provide training and tackle to youths 15 and under. These events you must register and limited to 50 participants.
When: September 6, 2025
Where: Veteran's Memorial Park, Carmel Hamlet, NY
Click here to signup for the September Youth Fishing clinic
New York Hunter Education Course
New York Hunter Education Course
When: Saturday September 20, 2025 8:30am - 5:30pm
Where: Putnam County Fish & Game Assoc, 290 Drewville Road, Carmel, NY
All registrations are done through the NYS DEC Website
Pre class Homework and online registrations required
Pre-class Homework information is available at
Hunter Education Program Courses and Certifications - NYSDEC
Junior Hunters Youth Pheasant Hunt
Junior Hunters Youth Pheasant Hunt
When: Sept 27, 2025 8AM-1PM
Where: The Great Swamp Multiple Use Area on Cornwall Hill Road, Patterson NY
Must Preregister
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