When are West Virginia Free Fishing Days in 2026?
West Virginia lists June 13-14, 2026 for its free fishing weekend.
WV state guide
West Virginia Free Fishing Days 2026.
West Virginia is a useful June target for families planning a mountain lake or river outing without buying a full license first.
2026 dates
Free Fishing Days
June 13-14, 2026
Who the waiver appears to cover
WVDNR describes free fishing days as allowing fishing without a license during the listed weekend.
Water and species scope
The program applies to West Virginia fishing waters under WVDNR rules.
Important caution
The license waiver does not override closed areas, closed seasons, or private access restrictions.
Rules still apply
Check these before the first cast.
Free fishing days are for planning access, not for skipping fishing rules. Use the official West Virginia Division of Natural Resources page as the final authority.
Fishing regulations
Daily creel limits
Size limits
Public access rules
Official verification
Use the agency source as the final authority.
This page is designed for planning. Final rules can depend on species, water, access point, date, and whether the angler is a resident or visitor.
Source
West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
WVDNR maintains a Free Fishing Days page for the June free fishing weekend.
Open official sourceWest Virginia Free Fishing Days FAQ.
Do West Virginia fishing limits still apply?
Yes. Free fishing days waive the license requirement for the listed days, but creel limits, size limits, and normal rules still apply.