“Free fishing weekend is a great opportunity for adults and kids alike to experience the great outdoors,” said Fish and Game Commissioner Mary Griffin.
‹ Back to Article Embed | ShareOfficials at the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game are encouraging residents to go fishing this weekend to take advantage of the annual free fishing weekend, when anglers aren’t required to purchase freshwater or saltwater fishing permits to fish in any of the Commonwealth’s fresh or saltwater waterways.
“Free fishing weekend is a great opportunity for adults and kids alike to experience the great outdoors and enjoy the multitude of fishing opportunities here in Massachusetts,” said Commissioner Mary Griffin in a press release. “We especially encourage people who have not tried fishing before to try something new or those who haven’t fished in a long time to take up the hobby again.”
Framingham residents consider visiting Cochituate State Park in Natick to fish this weekend. You could also try fishing at Farm Pond.
Click here for a list of fishing spots.
Adults wishing to fish recreationally in state marine waters beyond this weekend are required to possess a Massachusetts recreational saltwater fishing permit – unless fishing under the authority of a recreational license from New Hampshire, Rhode Island or Connecticut.
Information about Massachusetts recreational fishing license requirements for fresh and salt water is found at: http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/licensing/index.htm.
The purchase of a recreational saltwater or freshwater fishing permit directly funds improvements to fishing access projects and other programs that support recreational fishing and fishing management and research efforts across the state.
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