Fishing for Free
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – This year’s annual statewide, free fishing days are Saturday, June 20th, and Sunday, June 21st.
The opportunity allows all residents to try fishing for the first time or reconnect with an old tradition at any public waterway without a license.
Outside of the free fishing days on June 20 and 21, all anglers 16 years and older are required to have a valid fishing license to take fish, frogs, and turtles.
Licenses can be purchased at participating agents, at wildohio.gov, or on the HuntFish OH mobile application.
A one-year resident fishing license is just $25 and opens the door to endless memories.
Remember to check the 2026-27 Fishing Regulations before you go.
