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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Verified Sept 27, 2026 against the official pageFirst weekend in June. It is done for 2026. It usually comes back in June, so check back then. We post the 2027 date as soon as the official page does.
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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. It is done for 2026. It usually comes back in June, so check back then. We post the 2027 date as soon as the official page does.
- 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
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