July 4th Free Fishing Day | San Francisco Bay Area

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On Free Fishing days (July 4th and Labor Day, September 6th, 2010), Californians can fish any freshwater lakes without a fishing license. All other regulations apply. The Department of Fish and Game offers two Free Fishing Days each year. On these days, you can fish without having to buy a sport fishing license. Free Fishing Days provide a great, low-cost way to give fishing a try.

While all fishing regulations, such as bag and size limits, gear restrictions, report card requirements, fishing hours and stream closures remain in effect; there are two days each year when anyone can fish without purchasing a fishing license.

Where to Fish in the San Francisco Bay Area? – Find a lake near you
There are many different lakes & piers in the Bay Area where you can fish include Lake Merced, Pier 7, Fort Baker Pier, Alameda, Temescal Lake, San Pablo Rsvr, San Leandro Marina Park and many more.

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