The Hooked on Fishing - Not on Drugs Program's Youth Fishing Challenge is a free statewide event to promote fishing among youths and their families. To participate in this event, please contact the site-specific host for registration details. This event is sponsored by NJDEP Fish & Wildlife’s Hooked on Fishing - Not on Drugs Program.

Saturday, Free Fishing Day, June 6, 2026 - when a fishing license and trout stamp is NOT required for anyone age 16 and over.

Sunday, June 7, 2026 - when a fishing license and trout stamp is required for anyone age 16 and over.

Township of Howell  
Alfred C. Sauer Park @ Echo Lake Park   
1225 Maxim-Southard Road, Howell, NJ 07731  
8:00 AM to 11:30 AM  
Saturday, June 6, 2026  
Contact: Steven Fecher  
E-mail: [email protected]  
Phone: 732-938-4500 x2106  
Free Fishing Day  

Jackson P.B.A. 168  
Prospertown Lake  
655 Monmouth Rd, Cream Ridge, NJ 08514  
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM  
Sunday, June 7, 2026  
Contact: P.O. Tom Conti  
E-mail: [email protected]  
Phone: N/A  
Fishing License and Trout Stamp required for those 16 and over  

Carlson’s Corner  
Manasquan Inlet  
432 1st Ave, Manasquan, NJ 08736  
7:00 AM to 11:00 AM  
Saturday, June 6, 2026  
Contact: Kathryn Kehoe  
E-mail: [email protected]  
Phone: 973-975-5273  
Free Fishing Day 

Jackson P.B.A. 168  
Prospertown Lake  
655 Monmouth Rd, Cream Ridge, NJ 08514  
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM  
Sunday, June 7, 2026  
Contact: P.O. Tom Conti  
E-mail: [email protected]  
Phone: N/A  
Fishing License and Trout Stamp required for those 16 and over  

Matawan Recreation Department  
Lake Lefferts  
Ravine Drive, Matawan, NJ 07747  
10:00 AM to 12:30 PM  
Saturday, June 6, 2026  
Contact: Melaina Conroy   
E-mail: [email protected]  
Phone: 732-566-3898 x130  
Free Fishing Day

Millstone Alliance to Prevent Substance Misuse  
Black Bear Lake Camp  
457 Stagecoach Road, Millstone Township, NJ 08535  
8:00 AM to 11:00 AM  
Saturday, June 6, 2026  
Contact: Helen Varvi  
E-mail: [email protected]  
Phone: 732-446-4249 x3106  
Free Fishing Day  

Neptune Township Recreation  
Hamilton Fire Company Pond  
10 Jumping Brook Road, Neptune Township, NJ 07753  
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM  
Saturday, June 6, 2026  
Contact: Cory Zarrella  
E-mail: [email protected]  
Phone: 732-869-1202  
Free Fishing Day  

Last Updated: 05/22/26