Massachusetts free fishing days
Fish without a license on set free days. Freshwater weekend was June 6-7, 2026; free saltwater days were May 10 and June 21.
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No email, no app, no card.
Verified Sept 27, 2026 against the official pageFirst weekend in June. The 2027 date is not yet confirmed on the official page.
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- Who qualifies
- Everyone, residents and visitors
- How to get it
- Follow all normal limits and rules
- Where it works
- Massachusetts
- When
- First weekend in June. The 2027 date is not yet confirmed on the official page.
- Fine print
- New in 2026: Hooks and Books lets you borrow rod-and-reel kits from participating public libraries. Licenses are free for ages 15-17 and 70 and older.
- Official source
- mass.gov
Change history
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