Find named public hunting areas, lakes, ponds and fishing access with ordinary-license or directly purchased entry. Explore official maps, permits and local restrictions before you go.
417 hunting areas901 fishing opportunities50 states represented
5 reviewed official opportunities in this selection · Showing 1–5
Visitors age 15+ need a recreational marine license unless exempt; freshwater game species require the freshwater license.
One line/rod, at most two hooks; obey posted harbor fishing closures.
Why this is included: Agency-listed public day-use fishing with directly purchased ordinary licenses. This eligibility assessment excludes tournaments, special harvest permits and reserved campsites.
Visitors age 15+ need a recreational marine license unless exempt; freshwater game species require the freshwater license.
At most two rods/lines, two hooks each; no snagging; obey posted pier/harbor exclusions.
Why this is included: Agency-listed public day-use fishing with directly purchased ordinary licenses. This eligibility assessment excludes tournaments, special harvest permits and reserved campsites.
Visitors age 15+ need a recreational marine license unless exempt; freshwater game species require the freshwater license.
One line/rod, at most two hooks; avoid swimming and harbor exclusion zones.
Why this is included: Agency-listed public day-use fishing with directly purchased ordinary licenses. This eligibility assessment excludes tournaments, special harvest permits and reserved campsites.
PFA rules apply; freshwater game license for introduced freshwater game fish. Nonresident marine license applies when fishing marine waters.
One line/lure or two tandem single hooks; total 20 fish, at most 10 mullet; mullet closed season applies.
Why this is included: Agency-listed public day-use fishing with directly purchased ordinary licenses. This eligibility assessment excludes tournaments, special harvest permits and reserved campsites.
Visitors age 15+ need a recreational marine license unless exempt; freshwater game species require the freshwater license.
One line/rod, at most two hooks; use public shore only and obey posted harbor exclusions.
Why this is included: Agency-listed public day-use fishing with directly purchased ordinary licenses. This eligibility assessment excludes tournaments, special harvest permits and reserved campsites.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
What “no lottery” means. It applies to the species and access described, not every hunt on that property. Seasons, licenses, check-in, closures and capacity still apply. Public access does not reserve an exclusive spot. Check the agency’s current rules before travel. Back40 does not sell public-land access.
How we build this database
We match named agency areas and maps with ordinary-license species rules and area-specific exceptions. Each record has a source-check date. Records requiring an access or species drawing, unresolved access, and reviews older than 90 days stay out of search. This is a trip-planning database, not a live availability feed.
