License Fees

Name: eRegulations
Price range: $

License / Stamp Fees
License Category	Resident	Non-resident
General Fishing License	$8.50	$20.00
7-day Tourist Fishing	NA	$12.50
*Boat Fishing License 20 ft or less (optional)	$40.00	$40.00
*Boat Fishing 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	$6.20
* Boat Fishing License - The optional boat fishing license for a recreational angler covers the holder of the license, and all occupants in the boat. A resident who buys a boat fishing license also will be given a regular fishing license to use anywhere in the state. Non-resident holders of boat fishing licenses will need to purchase a non-resident fishing license to fish elsewhere in Delaware when not aboard their vessels. A Delaware FIN is required of all anglers age 16 years or older on the vessel. Charter/Head Boat Licenses - Both the charter and head boat fishing licenses will cover the license holder as well as all persons fishing from the licensed vessel. Individuals fishing only from a charter boat or head boat do not need to have a separate FIN number. Federal law requires all captains to maintain a log aboard the vessel for federal survey purposes. 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 2024 Delaware fishing license and keep it with you while fishing (Fishing License Information).
Get a free 2024 FIN number (automatically generated with the purchase of an individual license) and keep it with you while fishing (Fishing License Information).
If fishing for freshwater trout get a 2024 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 Information).
You must have a New Jersey FIN number if you fish in New Jersey waters of Delaware Bay.