How much is a fishing license in Connecticut?

Fishing licenses in Connecticut can range from FREE for a disabled fishing license to just over $100.00 for a non resident All-Waters Annual fishing license. Take a look below for all the resident and non resident fishing licenses and prices.




PRICES DISCLOSURE: We do our best to stay current, but prices can change without notice to us. The prices below may or may not be the exact current prices for the license(s) listed.

How much does a fishing license cost in Connecticut?

Connecticut Resident Annual Inland Fishing License | Ages 16 & 17

$14.00  BUY NOW

Connecticut Resident Annual Inland Fishing License | Ages 18 – 64

$28.00  BUY NOW

Connecticut Resident Annual Inland Combo Fish/Hunt License | Ages 16 & 17: Hunting license is for Small Game Firearms Hunting 

$19.00  BUY NOW

Connecticut Resident Annual Inland Combo Fish/Hunt License | Ages 18 – 64Hunting license is for Small Game Firearms Hunting 

$38.00  BUY NOW

Connecticut Resident Senior Inland Fishing License | Ages 65 and Older: 

FREE – Requires Annual Renewal  GET NOW

Connecticut Resident Trout and Salmon Stamp | Ages 18 and Older:

$5.00  BUY NOW

Connecticut Resident Trout and Salmon Stamp | Ages 16 & 17: 

$3.00  BUY NOW

Note for Armed Forces licenses below: Any active, full-time member of the armed forces may be issued a fishing and/or small game firearms license for the resident fee

Connecticut Armed Forces Members Inland Fishing License: .

$28.00  BUY NOW

Connecticut Armed Forces Members Combo Fish/Hunt License: Hunting license is for small game firearms hunting. 

$38.00  BUY NOW

Connecticut Intellectually Disabled or Blind Fishing License: Issuance of a free license to the blind or intellectually disabled requires proof of disability in the form of a certificate provided by any person licensed to practice medicine in this state.

FREE  GET NOW

NOTE for Disabled licenses below: Any resident with the loss of a limb or the loss of the use of a limb and a doctor’s certificate may be issued a free license. Qualified nonresidents who are residents of states which allow CT residents the same privileges are also eligible.

Connecticut Physically Disabled Inland Fishing License:

FREE  GET NOW

Connecticut Physically Disabled Combo Fish/Hunt License: Hunting license is for small game firearms hunting.

FREE  GET NOW

How much is a marine fishing license in Connecticut?

Connecticut Resident Annual Marine License | Ages 16 & 17: 

$5.00  BUY NOW

Connecticut Resident Annual Marine License | Ages 18 – 64: 

$10.00  BUY NOW

Connecticut Resident 1-Day Marine License | Ages 16 & 17: 

$3.00  BUY NOW

Connecticut Resident 1-Day Marine License | Ages 18 – 64: 

$5.00  BUY NOW

Connecticut Resident Senior Marine Fishing License | Ages 65 and Older: 

FREE – Requires Annual Renewal  GET NOW

Connecticut Resident Marine Fishing/Firearms License | Ages 16 & 17: 

$13.00  BUY NOW

Connecticut Resident Marine Fishing/Firearms License | Ages 18 – 64: 

$25.00  BUY NOW

Connecticut Resident Marine Lobster License – Personal Use: A Personal Use Lobster License is required for taking lobsters by the use of up to 10 pots or SCUBA diving and reports are required.

$60.00  BUY NOW

Connecticut Resident Marine Gillnet License – Personal Use: A Personal Use Gillnet License is required to take menhaden with a single gillnet, not more than 60 feet in length. Marine waters only and reports are required

$100.00  BUY NOW

How much is an all waters fishing license in Connecticut?

Connecticut Resident Annual All-Waters Fishing License | Ages 16 & 17

$16.00  BUY NOW

Connecticut Resident Annual All-Waters Fishing License | Ages 18 – 64

$32.00  BUY NOW

Connecticut Resident Annual All-Waters Combo Fish/Hunt License | Ages 16 & 17Hunting license is for Small Game Firearms Hunting 

$20.00  BUY NOW

Connecticut Resident Annual All-Waters Combo Fish/Hunt License | Ages 18 – 64 Hunting license is for Small Game Firearms Hunting 

$40.00  BUY NOW

Connecticut Resident Annual All-Waters Combo Fish/Hunt License | Ages 16 & 17: Hunting license is for Bow and Arrow Permit to Hunt Deer and Small Game

$33.00  BUY NOW

Connecticut Resident Annual All-Waters Combo Fish/Hunt License | Ages 18 – 64Hunting license is for Bow and Arrow Permit to Hunt Deer and Small Game

$65.00  BUY NOW

Connecticut Armed Forces Members Combo Fish/Hunt License: Hunting license is for small game firearms hunting. 

$40.00  BUY NOW




How much is a non resident fishing license in Connecticut?

Connecticut Nonresident Annual Inland Fishing License

$55.00  BUY NOW

Connecticut Nonresident 3-Day Inland Fishing License

$22.00  BUY NOW

Connecticut Nonresident Annual Inland Combo Fish/Hunt LicenseHunting license is for Small Game Firearms Hunting 

$110.00  BUY NOW

Connecticut Resident Trout and Salmon Stamp | Ages 18 and Older:

$5.00  BUY NOW

Connecticut Resident Trout and Salmon Stamp | Ages 16 & 17: 

$3.00  BUY NOW

How much is a non resident marine fishing license in Connecticut?

Connecticut Non Resident Annual Marine Fishing License: 

$15.00  BUY NOW

Connecticut Non Resident 3-Day Marine Fishing License: 

$8.00  BUY NOW

Connecticut Non Resident Annual Marine Combo Fish/Hunt License: Hunting license is for firearms hunting

$94.00  BUY NOW

Note for Armed Forces licenses below: Any active, full-time member of the armed forces may be issued a fishing and/or small game firearms license for the resident fee

Connecticut Armed Forces Members Marine Fishing License: .

$10.00  BUY NOW

NOTE for Disabled licenses below: Qualified nonresidents who are residents of states which allow CT residents the same privileges are also eligible.

Connecticut Intellectually Disabled or Blind Marine Fishing License: Issuance of a free license to the blind or intellectually disabled requires proof of disability in the form of a certificate provided by any person licensed to practice medicine in this state.

FREE  GET NOW

Connecticut Physically Disabled Marine Fishing License:

FREE  GET NOW

How much is an all waters non resident fishing license in Connecticut?

Connecticut Non Resident Annual All-Waters Fishing License

$63.00  BUY NOW

Connecticut Non Resident Annual All-Waters Combo Fish/Hunt LicenseHunting license is for firearms hunting

$120.00  BUY NOW

Where can I buy a fishing license?

Authorized Vendor List

CDEEP Offices (bottom of page)

By phone at (860) 424-3105 

Here are some of the best places to fish in Connecticut.

All information listed above can also be seen on the freshwater fishing license and saltwater fishing license page of the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection website.

Frequently Asked Quesitons

Question: At what age do I need a fishing license in Connecticut?

Answer: A valid fishing license is required for anyone 16 years of age or older in Connecticut. 

Question: Are there any discounts for youth anglers?

Answer: Yes. Youth angler licenses are discounted by 50% for Connecticut residents ages 16 or 17.

Question: Are fishing licenses free for anyone over 65 years old?

Answer: Yes. Fishing licenses are FREE for Connecticut residents age 65 or older.

Question: When does a fishing license expire in Connecticut?

Answer: An annual fishing license in Connecticut expires on December 31 each year. 

Question: Are there any free fishing days in Connecticut?

Answer: Yes. Generally, the first Saturday in May is the FREE fishing day for the year in Connecticut.