Apply to Conduct a Clinic
Formal groups or organizations can host a free fishing clinic by completing and submitting an application. At approved clinics, participants can fish for free without a freshwater fishing license for the duration of the event.
Important Information for Applicants:
- While the fishing license requirement is waived, all other fishing regulations still apply during approved clinics.
- Approval to conduct a free fishing clinic waives the fishing license requirement for participants 16 years of age and older.
- Approval for a clinic does not include fishing instruction by DEC staff.
Details on how to apply along with the rules for running a clinic are available in the following applications.
Note: Document will need to be downloaded to add an electronic signature.