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Tuesday, December 26, 2017 9:20 am

As long as you're not entered in a tournament, fishing is free for everyone in New Hampshire on Jan. 20. (Courtesy phtoto/NHF&G)

CONCORD, - If you've always wanted to try ice fishing, take advantage of New Hampshire's second annual winter free fishing day on Jan. 20. That's a day you can fish without a license in New Hampshire.

Note that all other regulations must be followed.

Persons participating in a fishing tournament must still hold a license, even on free fishing day.

Find more information about ice fishing in New Hampshire, including videos, a list of bait dealers, and more, at www.fishnh.com/fishing/ice-fishing.html.

This annual winter event takes place on the third Saturday in January each year. New Hampshire also offers a free fishing day on the first Saturday in June.