Few things in life are free, so take advantage of a awesome offer on this smoking-hot day. Grab a fishing pole, bait, bucket and hat. Relax and chill by the water's edge because you will not need a fishing license today, Saturday, July 2, thanks to the California's Department of Fish and Game.
California has two Free Fishing Days associated with holidays this year. The first is today and the second is on Sept. 3. There are some restrictions; you must have a license to fish for sturgeon and you need to abide by all rules and regulations that govern the water you are fishing.
My son and I explored four opportunities to fish in Novato: Black Point Boat Ramp, The Marin French Cheese Factory, and . Scottdale Pond is prety murky right now because of , but the other options should work for you.
We found only animals fishing until we arrived at the Black Point Boat Ramp on Novato's east side. There was a flurry of activity and we were invited on board a couple of boats. We wish we could have joined them on their adventure, and we hope they found the catch of their lives.