Fisheries Licenses and Permits

NOTICE!! Please be aware that as of October 1, 2009, pursuant to the recently adopted state budget, all inland and marine fishing fees have increased. This includes both recreational and commercial fees. Application forms are being updated to reflect the new fees.

Inland Fishing Licenses are required for anyone 16 years of age or older fishing in the Inland District. Licenses are issued on a calendar year basis and expire on December 31st.
License TypeFee
(as of 10/1/09)Where to PurchaseResident Inland Fishing$40.00 - Online Sportsmen Licensing System
- Participating Town Halls
- Designated vendor (tackle shop)
- DEP Offices
- DEP Store
- By phone at 860-424-3700 (DEP Store)
Resident Inland Fishing and Small Game Firearms Hunting$56.00 - Online Sportsmen Licensing System
- Participating Town Halls
- Designated vendor (tackle shop)
- DEP Offices
- DEP Store
- (Not available by phone)

Resident Senior Citizen (65 and older) - Inland FishingFree (Requires Annual Renewal) - Online Sportsmen Licensing
- Participating Town Halls
- DEP Offices
Nonresident Season-Inland Fishing$80.00 - Online Sportsmen Licensing System
- Participating Town Halls
- Designated vendor (tackle shop)
- DEP Offices
- DEP Store
- By phone at 860-424-3700 (DEP Store)

Nonresident Three Day Inland Fishing$32.00 - Online Sportsmen Licensing System
- Participating Town Halls
- Designated vendor (tackle shop)
- DEP Offices
- DEP Store
- By phone at 860-424-3700 (DEP Store)

Nonresident Inland Fishing and Small Game Firearms Hunting $176.00 - Online Sportsmen Licensing System
- Participating Town Halls
- Designated vendor (tackle shop)
- DEP Offices
- DEP Store
- (Not available by phone)

Armed Forces Members* Inland Fishing$40.00 - Participating Town Halls
- DEP Offices
- DEP Store
- By phone at 860-424-3700 (DEP Store)


Armed Forces Members* Inland Fishing and Small Game Firearms Hunting$56.00 - Participating Town Halls
- DEP Offices
- DEP Store
Mentally Retarded or Blind** - Inland FishingFree - Participating Town Halls
- DEP Offices
- DEP StoreDisabled Persons*** - Inland FishingFree - Participating Town Halls
- DEP Offices
- DEP StoreDisabled Persons - Inland Fishing and Small Game Firearms HuntingFree - Participating Town Halls
- DEP Offices
- DEP Store