Three license-free fishing days coming to Mississippi this summer. Here's when they are

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Don’t have a fishing license? No problem, at least for this weekend.

On Saturday, June 1, and Sunday, June 2, the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (DMR) will be hosting its annual Free Fishing Weekend. As a kickoff to National Fishing and Boating Week, all anglers without a sport fishing license will be able to fish in any of the state’s public waters without being ticketed.

Additionally, DMR has designated July 4 as Free Saltwater Sport Fishing Day along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, which means people without licenses can fish in the marine waters south of Interstate 10.

Although anglers will not be required to have a license on Free Fishing Weekend and Free Saltwater Sport Fishing Day, they will still need to adhere to all size and possession limits.

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By J.T. Mitchell

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J.T. Mitchell is an award-winning journalist who has served as news director for SuperTalk Mississippi Media since 2021. He oversees the on-air and online product for SuperTalk Mississippi News. The statewide news network airs objective, hourly reports on over 50 talk, music, and affiliate stations. J.T. is a proud graduate of Sewanee: The University of the South. For inquiries or story tips, email [email protected].