Californians Can Fish for Free on July 6

Californians looking to get outdoors after the Fourth of July holiday can fish without a state license July 6, the state’s Department of Fish and Wildlife announced. The state is hoping to snag new anglers to the sport by offering two free fishing days—this Saturday and Aug. 31. “For those new to fishing, this is an opportunity to explore a rewarding and exciting new hobby,” the department wrote in an announcement Tuesday. “For licensed anglers, this is an opportunity to introduce or reintroduce someone else to the joys of becoming an angler.” Free fishing days are also a time for former anglers to return and reconnect to the sport, the department added....