Free Fishing Day Start Date: May 1, 2017 End Date: June 3, 2017 Free Fishing Day June 3rd kicks off National Fishing and Boating Week. And it’s also Free Fishing Day in Texas. Of course, every day is Free Fishing Day at Texas state parks that have fishing opportunities. Once you pay the park entrance fee, you and yours can fish to your heart’s content—while following bag limits and other regulations. If you’re not currently an angler, but want to give it a try, some parks have tackle loaner programs, too. Just bring your own bait. For very little investment, you can sample a sport that gets you outdoors with friends and family. Find fishing information on the Texas Parks and Wildlife website.