Gov. Ivey announces Free Fishing Day 2026

Everyone in Alabama can fish for free for one day only: Here’s how it works

Alabama will waive fishing license requirements for one day in June, allowing anyone to cast a line in most public waters across the state.Gov. Kay Ivey announced Monday that the annual Free Fishing Day will take place Saturday, June 13.

Gov. Ivey announces Free Fishing Day 2026

Residents and visitors can cast lines without a license in most Alabama public waters, though some permits and fees will still apply.

Free Fishing Day Set for June 13 Across Alabama

MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey announced Monday that Alabama’s annual Free Fishing Day will take place on Saturday, June 13, 2026, allowing residents and visitors to fish in most public waters across the state without purchasing a fishing license. The event applies to both freshwater and saltwater fishing opportunities and is open to Alabama residents and non-residents alike. “There’s something special about a day spent on the water, and in Alab…

Alabama Free Fishing Day set for June 13

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Anyone in Alabama will have the chance to fish public waters without a permit on Saturday, June 13, as part of the state’s annual Free Fishing Day. Gov. Kay Ivey announced the event Monday. The waiver applies to freshwater and saltwater sites across Alabama. “There’s something special about a day spent on the water, and in Alabama, we are blessed with some of the finest fishing anywhere in America,” Ivey said. The Alabama Depa…

Governor Invites Alabamians to Cast a Line on Free Fishing Day

Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced that on Saturday, June 13, 2026, Alabamians and out-of-state visitors alike will have the opportunity to fish for free in most public waters, including both freshwater and saltwater. Free Fishing Day allows residents and…