The last free fishing day of the year is Sept. 23

INDIANA – Indiana residents do not need a fishing license or a trout/salmon stamp to fish the state’s public waters on Free Fishing Days.

The last free fishing day of this year is Saturday, September 23.

All other rules such as seasons, bag, and size limits apply.

Free Fishing Days are an excellent opportunity to learn how to fish, take your family fishing, or introduce a friend to fishing.

If you enjoyed the Free Fishing Days, please consider purchasing a fishing license so you can fish throughout the entire year (the license year is April 1 to March 31 of the following year). License sales support research, habitat managementpublic accessfish stocking, and education programs.