Licenses, Permits & Fees

Licenses and fishing-related permits are valid from date of purchase to Dec. 31 of each year.

Licenses

Resident Fishing

Ages 16–64 yrs. - $22.50

(Buddy License* $11.75)

Senior Resident Fishing

Ages 65–69 yrs. - $12.50

70 & over - Free

Resident Trout Stamp

Ages 16–69 yrs. - $10.50

Non-resident Fishing

Age 16 yrs. and older - $34

(Buddy License* $17.50)

Non-resident Trout Stamp - $20

Non-resident 2-Day Vacation Fishing - $9

Non-resident 7-Day Vacation Fishing - $19.50

All-Around Sportsman (includes resident fishing, firearm hunting and bow/arrow hunting licenses) - $72.25

(Buddy License* $62.50)

* See License Information for more information on the Buddy License.

Permits

WMA Boat Ramp Permit - $15

Available online or through license agents

Water Lowering, Fish Stocking, Baitfish Collecting, Fish Tagging Permits - $2

Scientific Collecting Permits - $22

Available through the Bureau of Freshwater Fisheries
908-236-2118

Commercial Snapping Turtles and Frog Permits

Applications available on NJ Fish & Wildlife's website. Questions pertaining to these two permits can be answered at (609) 223-6056.