Free Fishing Day is coming on Saturday, June 6, 2009, so make plans to get out and try your luck on New Hampshire’s ponds, streams and lakes. State residents, and nonresidents, too, can fish any inland water in the Granite State that day without a fishing license. Take advantage of the event to hit the water for a relaxing day of fishing with your friends and family. Bring your camera, because fish sure are photogenic!

“Most people who hook a fish once can hardly wait for the chance to do it again. Free Fishing Day is your chance to give it a try!” says Karina Walsh, New Hampshire Fish and Game’s Let’s Go Fishing program coordinator.

Free Fishing Day kicks off 2009 National Fishing and Boating Week in New Hampshire (June 6 – 14, 2009), a nationwide observance encouraging families to have fun together on the water.

Free Fishing Day is the perfect chance to introduce non-angling friends and family to the sport, especially if you fish for something easy to catch, like bluegills or yellow perch. “Make an adventure out of it, grab your rod and make a picnic lunch you’ll surely have a great time catching these fish,” Walsh says. “For just a few dollars, you can buy an inexpensive rod and reel and a few hooks and nonlead sinkers to get started on an activity people of all ages can enjoy.”