Saturday is a Free Fishing Day for California Anglers

The California Department of Fish and Game has set its "Free Fishing Day" for this coming Saturday, Sept. 27.

Free fishing days occur twice a year in California, offering Golden State anglers a complimentary day of fishing. Typically anglers over the age of 15 need a fishing license to fish legally in California.

All other fishing regulations, such as bag and size limits, gear restrictions, fishing hours and stream closures remain in effect.

“This is a great opportunity not only to go fishing but to take a novice or youth fishing,” DFG fisheries branch chief Neil Manji said. “Anglers can enjoy surf fishing, dunking a worm for bass or trout fishing in the Sierras.”

Photo by Brian Milne