ROCHESTER, N.Y. – People can fish without a license in New York State on Saturday and Sunday, part of the Free Fishing Days Program. The state started the program in 1991 to introduce people to a new hobby and encourage people to spend time around the state’s waterways. The DEC has partnered with libraries across the state including Monroe County to provide a fishing rod lending program. You can learn more here. Here are the local libraries that are participating: