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Frequently Asked Questions
Question: At what age does Maryland require anglers to possess a valid fishing license?
Answer: All persons 16 years of age and older are required to possess a valid fishing license to fish in Maryland.
Question: My child is 14 years old. Does he/she need a fishing license to fish or go crabbing?
Answer: If a child is under the age of 16, they do not need a crabbing license if they are only using handlines or dip nets and do not exceed 2 dozen crabs per day. hey can, however, purchase a recreational crab license if they want to use collapsible crab traps, net rings, or trotlines, or to catch the full bushel of crabs allowed with that license.
Question: When do fishing licenses expire in Maryland?
Answer: In Maryland, annual fishing licenses are valid for 365 days from date of purchase. So a full 12 months.
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 Maryland fishing license cost online?
Fishing licenses in Maryland can range from about $2.00 for a Resident Crab license to just under $300.00 for a Charter Boat license. Take a look below for all the resident and nonresident fishing licenses and prices.
Maryland Resident Freshwater Fishing License Prices
Maryland Resident Annual Freshwater Fishing License:
$20.50 BUY NOW
Maryland Resident 7-Day Freshwater Fishing License: License good for 7 consecutive days
$7.50 BUY NOW
Maryland Resident Trout Stamp: Allows Maryland State residents 16 years of age or older to fish in any special catch and return trout management area and to possess trout taken from non-tidal waters of Maryland.
$5.00 BUY NOW
Maryland Resident Chesapeake Bay/Coastal Fishing License Prices
Maryland Resident Annual Chesapeake Bay and Coastal Saltwater Fishing License:
$15.00 BUY NOW
Maryland Resident 7-Day Chesapeake Bay and Coastal Saltwater Fishing License:
$6.00 BUY NOW
Maryland Resident Chesapeake Bay and Coastal Saltwater Crab License:
$5.00 BUY NOW
Maryland Resident Chesapeake Bay and Coastal Saltwater Crab License: This license is discounted if you are a resident holder of a resident Chesapeake Bay & Coastal Sport Fishing License or a resident Senior Consolidated Sport Fishing License
$2.00 BUY NOW
Maryland Resident Chesapeake Bay and Coastal Saltwater Crab Boat License: This license allows the purchaser of the license, or if that person is not on board, any one individual on board the vessel, to catch crabs for recreational purposes anywhere in the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries.
$15.00 BUY NOW
Maryland Resident Combo and Other Fishing License Prices
Maryland Resident Senior Consolidated Fishing License: Residents 65 years of age and older can fish in the fresh waters of Maryland, the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries and the state waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the Atlantic coastal bays and tributaries.
$5.00 BUY NOW
Maryland Chesapeake Bay and Coastal Sport Charter Boat License: Up to 6 passengers
$240.00 BUY NOW
Maryland Chesapeake Bay and Coastal Sport Charter Boat License: More than 6 passengers
$290.00 BUY NOW
Maryland Annual Freshwater and Coastal Saltwater License For The Blind:
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How much does a Maryland nonresident fishing license cost online?
Maryland Nonresident Freshwater Fishing License Prices
Maryland Nonresident Annual Freshwater Fishing License: Nonresident non-tidal license fee is $30.50 minimum or the same as the what the nonresident’s home state charges for nonresident annual license, whichever is greater.
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Maryland Nonresident 3-Day Freshwater Fishing License: License good for 3 consecutive days. Nonresident fee is equal to the 3-Day license fee from the nonresident’s home state.
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Maryland Nonresident 7-Day Freshwater Fishing License: License good for 7 consecutive days. Nonresident fee is equal to the 7-Day license fee from the nonresident’s home state.
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Maryland Nonresident Trout Stamp: Allows Maryland State residents 16 years of age or older to fish in any special catch and return trout management area and to possess trout taken from non-tidal waters of Maryland.
$10.00 BUY NOW
Maryland Nonresident Chesapeake Bay/Coastal Fishing License Prices
Maryland Nonresident Annual Chesapeake Bay & Coastal Saltwater Fishing License:
$22.50 BUY NOW
Maryland Nonresident 7-Day Chesapeake Bay & Coastal Saltwater Fishing License:
$12.00 BUY NOW
Maryland Resident Chesapeake Bay and Coastal Saltwater Crab License:
$10.00 BUY NOW
Maryland Resident Chesapeake Bay and Coastal Saltwater Crab Boat License: This license allows the purchaser of the license, or if that person is not on board, any one individual on board the vessel, to catch crabs for recreational purposes anywhere in the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries.
$15.00 BUY NOW
Maryland Nonresident Combo and Other Fishing License Prices
Maryland Annual Freshwater and Coastal Saltwater License For The Blind:
FREE GET NOW
Maryland Annual Freshwater and Coastal Saltwater License For DAV/POW: Must be a disabled veteran or former prisoner-of-war with 100% service-connected disability. Does not include Trout Stamp. Applicant must furnish a letter of disability or a letter of certification from the Veterans Administration with their initial application.
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View the Maryland Saltwater Fishing Regulations.
View the Maryland Freshwater Fishing Regulations.
Where can I buy a Maryland fishing license?
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All information listed above can also be seen on the fishing license page of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources website.