Sec. 08.02.01.04. Free Fishing Days  


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  • A. The Secretary may establish up to 3 free fishing days each calendar year.

    B. During a free fishing day, a person may catch and possess finfish in the tidal and nontidal waters of the State for recreational purposes without an angler's license, Chesapeake Bay and coastal sport fishing license, or any fishing stamp normally required by the State, but shall otherwise observe all fishing laws and regulations.

    C. The free fishing days are the first two Saturdays in June and July 4.