ANNAPOLIS — The Maryland Department of Natural Resources offers license-free fishing days for all state residents and visitors on Saturday, June 3, Saturday, June 10, and on the Fourth of July.

Maryland’s annual license-free fishing days offer anglers a unique opportunity to explore the state’s diverse fishing without needing a fishing license, trout stamp, or registration. On these days, any individual may catch and possess finfish for recreational purposes in any tidal and nontidal waters of Maryland.

All anglers must follow current size and catch limits found in the department’s fishing and crabbing guide. 

The department also has dozens of other resources to help new or experienced anglers, including angler access maps and fish identification charts. In addition, anglers of any level are encouraged to sign up for the weekly Maryland Fishing Report, which provides up-to-date fishing information. 

Aside from these free fishing days and certain license-free areas, anyone 16 or older fishing in Maryland must possess a license, which can be obtained or renewed online or on the department’s mobile app. 

Locally, license-free areas include Janes Island State Park’s bulkhead on Daugherty Creek, and the Crisfield City Dock at the end of West Main Street. Also in Pocomoke City, fish from the city docks between the Laurel Street boat ramp to U.S. 13 overpass and the Winter Quarter dock.