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The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission reminds anglers and would-be anglers of all ages that July 4 is �free fishing day� in North Carolina. From 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m., anyone can fish without having to pay for a fishing license or additional trout privilege license in all public waters, including coastal waters.
While everyone � residents and non-residents alike � can fish in public waters without a license on July 4, all other fishing regulations, such as length and daily possession limits, as well as bait and tackle restrictions, apply.