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Maine
Free Fishing Days 2012
Free fishing days for 2012 will take place on February 18 and 19, and June 2 and June 3. On these days residents, nonresidents and aliens (except those whose license has been suspended or revoked) may fish without a license. All other laws and regulations apply on these days
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Massachusetts
Free Fishing Days 2012
June 2 & 3 -- STATEWIDE FREE FISHING WEEKEND! Take a friend or family member fishing for free--you won't need a fishing license to fish any waterbody statewide for these two days! It is time well spent with family and friends. Your purchase of a fishing license directly supports fishing, stocking, education and fish habitat management programs. Contact Jim Lagacy, Program Coordinator for scheduling a fishing festival or clinic in your area during the year at (508) 389-6309 or jim.lagacy@state.ma.us.
Rhode Island
Free Fishing Days 2012
Free Fishing Days: A freshwater fishing license shall not be required by residents or non-residents on May 5th and 6th, 2012
New Hampshire
Free Fishing Days 2012
Saturday June 2 2012 NH Free Fishing Day
Freshwater and Saltwater Fishing by Angling Only
No License Required
Resident or Nonresident
All other regulations apply
Exception: Atlantic Salmon permit still required for Merrimack River brood stock fishery program
Vermont
Free Fishing Day 2012
Vermont Free Fishing Day 6/9/12 6:00AM until 6:00PM
Give fishing a try - it can be a whale of a time!
One day event. Any Vermont resident or non-resident can enjoy free fishing. Try it yourself or use the opportunity to introduce others to the sport for more information please contact Ann Shangraw
ann.shangraw@state.vt.us
Connecticut
Free Fishing Day 2012
The Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) has designated Saturday, May 12th as a “Free Fishing Day” in Connecticut where no fishing license will be required. This opportunity will be available to both residents and non-residents and applies to all public waters of the state
