Buy a NY Fishing or Hunting License – Get in Free to the New York State Fair!

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August 27 is Family Fishing Day at the New York State Fair

Family with Smallmouth Bass

  • Everyone with a valid New York State fishing or hunting license gets FREE admission to the fair. 
  • Anyone buying a license at the fair will be automatically entered into a drawing for a lifetime pass to the fair. 
  • Enjoy a free fishing clinic put on the by the Department of Environmental Conservation from 10 AM to 4 PM at the New York Experience Area pond.  All equipment and bait will be provided. No fishing license is required.
  • At 12 PM interact with some of the best bass anglers in New York State as they weigh in the fish they caught in Onondaga Lake as part of a challenge tournament involving BASS Chapters from across the state.

Catch some big memories at the New York State Fair! There’s no limit!


 Only You Can Prevent Aquatic Invasions

Clean, Drain and Dry Your Fishing and Boating Equipment After Every Use