Buy A Maine Fishing License Online Today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Question: At what age does Maine require anglers to possess a valid fishing license?
Answer: Anyone 16 years of age and older is required to purchase and possess a valid Maine fishing license to fish in the inland waters or transport fish taken from inland waters in the state of Maine.
Question: I purchased my Maine fishing license online. can I use my phone as proof of purchase instead of the physical license?
Answer: Yes. An electronic license or permit (such as available on a smartphone or mobile device) can be shown/displayed in lieu of the physical paper license/permit in Maine.
Question: I am currenlty enlisted in the military. Does Maine offer discounted rates for fishing licenses?
Answer: Yes. Special licenses for those persons currently enlisted in the military, are current exchange students, disabled veterans, and native Americans. You can call (207) 287-8000 or email the MDIFW for more information.
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 Maine fishing license cost online?
Fishing licenses in Maine can range from about $8.00 for a Resident Senior Lifetime fishing license to about $900.00 for a Nonresident Lifetime fishing license. Take a look below for all the resident and nonresident fishing licenses and prices.
Maine Resident Freshwater Fishing License Prices
Maine Resident Annual Freshwater Fishing License | Ages 16 and older:
$25.00 BUY NOW
Maine Resident 1-Day Freshwater Fishing License: Holder of this license may use the purchase price and apply it towards the purchase of an Annual Freshwater Fishing License and just pay the remaining difference between this and the Annual license.
$11.00 BUY NOW
Maine Resident Superpack License: Complete details for this license can be found 3/4 down on the Licensing Page.
$201.00 BUY NOW
Maine Resident Duplicate (replacement) License: Must be obtained from the original agent from which it was purchased.
$2.00 BUY NOW
Maine Resident Combo Fishing License Prices
Maine Resident Combo Freshwater Fishing/Hunting License:
$43.00 BUY NOW
Maine Resident Combo Freshwater Fishing/Archery License:
$43.00 BUY NOW
Maine Resident Combo Serviceman Freshwater Fishing/Hunting License: Maine resident permanently stationed outside the state of Maine.
$3.00 BUY NOW
Maine Resident Combo Serviceman Dependent Freshwater Fishing/Hunting License:
$20.00 BUY NOW
Maine Resident Combo Serviceman Dependent Freshwater Fishing Only License:
$10.00 BUY NOW
Maine Resident Combo Serviceman Dependent Freshwater Fishing Only License:
$10.00 BUY NOW
Maine Resident Saltwater Fishing License Price
Maine Resident Annual Saltwater Fishing License REGISTRATION: A person is required to register with the state of Maine annually in order to engage in recreational saltwater fishing unless that person meets one of the exemptions.
$1.00 BUY NOW
Maine Resident Lifetime Fishing License Prices
Maine Resident Lifetime Fishing License | Ages 5 and under:
$150.00 BUY NOW
Maine Resident Lifetime Fishing License | Ages 6 – 15:
$300.00 BUY NOW
Maine Resident Lifetime Fishing License | Age 65:
$50.00 BUY NOW
Maine Resident Lifetime Fishing License | Age 66:
$40.00 BUY NOW
Maine Resident Lifetime Fishing License | Age 67:
$30.00 BUY NOW
Maine Resident Lifetime Fishing License | Age 68:
$20.00 BUY NOW
Maine Resident Lifetime Fishing License | Age 69:
$10.00 BUY NOW
Maine Resident Sr. Lifetime Fishing License | Ages 70 and older: A Senior Lifetime license entitles the holder to all privileges they are qualified to receive including hunting, trapping, archery, and fishing.
$8.00 BUY NOW
Maine Resident Lifetime Combo License Prices
NOTE: The licenses below are for any combination of fishing, hunting, and/or archery.
Maine Resident Lifetime Combo – Any 2 | Ages 5 and under:
$250.00 BUY NOW
Maine Resident Lifetime Combo – All 3 | Ages 5 and under:
$400.00 BUY NOW
Maine Resident Lifetime Combo – Any 2 | Ages 6 – 15:
$500.00 BUY NOW
Maine Resident Lifetime Combo – All 3 | Ages 6 – 15:
$800.00 BUY NOW
Maine Resident Lifetime Combo – Any 2 | Age 65:
$80.00 BUY NOW
Maine Resident Lifetime Combo – All 3 | Age 65:
$110.00 BUY NOW
Maine Resident Lifetime Combo – Any 2 | Age 66:
$64.00 BUY NOW
Maine Resident Lifetime Combo – All 3 | Age 66:
$94.00 BUY NOW
Maine Resident Lifetime Combo – Any 2 | Age 67:
$48.00 BUY NOW
Maine Resident Lifetime Combo – All 3 | Age 67:
$78.00 BUY NOW
Maine Resident Lifetime Combo – Any 2 | Age 68:
$32.00 BUY NOW
Maine Resident Lifetime Combo – All 3 | Age 68:
$52.00 BUY NOW
Maine Resident Lifetime Combo – Any 2 | Age 69:
$16.00 BUY NOW
Maine Resident Lifetime Combo – All 3 | Age 69:
$26.00 BUY NOW
How much does a Maine nonresident fishing license cost online?
Maine Nonresident Freshwater Fishing License Prices
Maine Nonresident Annual Freshwater Fishing License | Ages 16 and up:
$64.00 BUY NOW
Maine Nonresident 1-Day Freshwater Fishing License:
$11.00 BUY NOW
Maine Nonresident 3-Day Freshwater Fishing License:
$23.00 BUY NOW
Maine Nonresident 7-Day Freshwater Fishing License:
$43.00 BUY NOW
Maine Nonresident 15-Day Freshwater Fishing License: This license may be exchanged for a nonresident season fishing license upon payment of $17 plus the agent’s fee.
$47.00 BUY NOW
Maine Nonresident Combo Freshwater Fishing/Hunt License:
$150.00 BUY NOW
Maine Nonresident Duplicate (replacement) License: Must be obtained from the original agent from which it was purchased.
$2.00 BUY NOW
Maine Nonresident Saltwater Fishing License Price
Maine Nonresident Annual Saltwater Fishing License REGISTRATION: A person is required to register with the state of Maine annually in order to engage in recreational saltwater fishing unless that person meets one of the exemptions.
$1.00 BUY NOW
Maine Nonresident Lifetime Fishing License Prices
Maine Nonresident Lifetime Fishing License | Ages 5 and under:
$450.00 BUY NOW
Maine Nonresident Lifetime Fishing License | Ages 6 – 15:
$900.00 BUY NOW
Maine Nonresident Lifetime Combo License Prices
NOTE: The licenses below are for any combination of fishing, hunting, and/or archery.
Maine Nonresident Lifetime Combo – Any 2 | Ages 5 and under:
$750.00 BUY NOW
Maine Nonresident Lifetime Combo – All 3 | Ages 5 and under:
$1,200.00 BUY NOW
Maine Nonresident Lifetime Combo – Any 2 | Ages 6 – 15:
$1,500.00 BUY NOW
Maine Nonresident Lifetime Combo – All 3 | Ages 6 – 15:
$2,400.00 BUY NOW
View the Maine Saltwater Fishing Regulations.
View the Maine Freshwater Fishing Regulations.
Where can I buy a Maine fishing license?
Here are some of the best places to fish in Maine.
All information listed above can also be seen on the fishing licenses page of the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife website.