SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 30 -- The California Department of Fish and Wildlife issued the following press release:
To celebrate our nation's 250th birthday, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)invites you to go fishing without a sport fishing license by taking advantage of the first of two 2026 California Free Fishing Days on Independence Day, Saturday, July 4. One of the oldest pastimes enjoyed by Americans, fishing gets you outside to experience, explore and appreciate the great outdoors.
While no sport fishing license is required, all fishing regulations - including bag and size limits, gear restrictions, report card requirements, fishing hours and stream closures - still apply. CDFW encourages potential anglers to chec...