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2020 License Fees

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2020 License / Stamp Fees

License Category

Resident

Non-resident

General Fishing License

$8.50

$20.00

7-day Tourist Fishing

NA

$12.50

*Boat License 20 ft or less
(optional)

$40.00

$40.00

*Boat License more than 20 ft (optional)

$50.00

$50.00

Head Boat License

$300.00

$600.00

Charter Boat License

$150.00

$300.00

Guide/Fishing

$100.00

$300.00

Trout Stamp

Resident

Non-resident

Young Angler (12-15)

$2.10

$6.20

Adult (16-64)

$4.20

* Boat License – The optional boat license for a recreational fisherman covers the holder of the license, and all occupants in the boat, as do the charter boat and head boat licenses. A resident who purchases a Delaware boat-fishing license also will be given a single Delaware fishing license for their own use on those occasions that he or she may not be on the boat. A Delaware FIN is required of all anglers age 16 years or older on the vessel.

Non-resident – Any non-resident who is 16 years of age or older except persons covered by one of the exemptions is required to have a license to fish, clam, or crab in the waters of the State of Delaware. Non-residents may purchase a 7-consecutive day tourist fishing license.

Before you Fish

Before you go fishing, crabbing, or clamming in Delaware you must:

  • Purchase a 2020 Delaware fishing license and keep it with you while fishing (Fishing License Info).
  • Get a free 2020 FIN number (automatically generated with the purchase of an individual license) and keep it with you while fishing (Fishing License Info).
  • If fishing for freshwater trout get a 2020 trout stamp and affix it to your license (Freshwater Trout Fishing).

While fishing, crabbing, or clamming in Delaware, you must:

  • Abide by size and possession limits.
  • Be aware of area and seasonal closures.

Please be aware that:

  • Delaware does not have fishing license reciprocity with other states. You must have a Delaware fishing license to fish, crab or clam in Delaware.
  • Delaware does not recognize Federal FIN numbers or FIN numbers from other states. You must have a free Delaware FIN (Fishing License Info).
  • You must have a New Jersey FIN number if you fish in New Jersey waters of Delaware Bay.