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Free Fishing Days – Virginia 2026

June 1, 2026

Free Fishing Day - Virginia

Take advantage of Free Fishing Days and get out on the water in Hampton Roads! This year, June 5-7, 2026 have been designated as Free Fishing Days in Virginia.

Where: Waterways throughout Virginia

When: Friday – Sunday, June 5-7, 2026

Description: No fishing license of any kind will be required for recreational rod and reel fishing during free fishing days. Also during that time facilities use permits will also not be required. To increase angling opportunities, DWR has removed the restriction to fishing designated stocked trout waters for free fishing weekend. This will open over 2,900 miles of trout streams, in addition to numerous ponds, small lakes and reservoirs. Virginia’s diversified trout habitat offers a wide range of trout fishing prospects.

All fishing regulations including size, season, catch limits, and gear restrictions will remain in effect. DWR fee fishing areas still require a fee for Free Fishing Days weekend.

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