How much is a fishing license in Massachusetts?
Fishing licenses in Massachusetts can range from about $10.00 for a Resident Annual Saltwater fishing license to under $40.00 for a Non Resident Annual Freshwater fishing license. Take a look below for all the resident and non resident fishing licenses and prices.
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How much does a fishing license cost in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts Resident Annual Freshwater Fishing License:
$27.50 BUY NOW
Massachusetts Resident Minor Annual Freshwater Fishing License | Ages 15 – 17:
FREE GET NOW
Massachusetts Resident Minor Annual Freshwater Fishing License | Ages 65 – 69:
$16.25 BUY NOW
Massachusetts Resident Annual Freshwater Fishing License | 70+ years old:
FREE GET NOW
Massachusetts Resident 3-Day Freshwater Fishing License:
$12.50 BUY NOW
Massachusetts Resident Freshwater Fishing License: Paraplegic, blind, intellectually disabled
FREE GET NOW
How much is a saltwater fishing license in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts Resident Annual Saltwater Fishing License | Under age 60:
$10.00 BUY NOW
Massachusetts Resident Annual Saltwater Fishing License | 60+ years old:
FREE GET NOW
How much is a non resident fishing license in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts Non Resident Annual Freshwater Fishing License:
$37.50 BUY NOW
Massachusetts Non Resident Minor Freshwater Fishing License | Ages 15 – 17:
$11.50 BUY NOW
Massachusetts Non Resident 3-Day Freshwater Fishing License:
$23.50 BUY NOW
How much is a non resident saltwater fishing license in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts Non Resident Annual Saltwater Fishing License | Under age 60:
$10.00 BUY NOW
Massachusetts Non Resident Annual Saltwater Fishing License | 60+ years old:
FREE GET NOW
Where can I buy a fishing license?
Here are some of the best places to fish in Massachusetts.
All information listed above can also be seen on the fishing license page of the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Question: At what age does Massachusetts require an angler to possess a valid fishing license?
Answer: All persons 15 years of age and older are required to possess a valid fishing license to fish in the freshwaters of Massachusetts. 16 years of age and older for saltwaters.
Question: I am 72 years old. Do I need a fishing license in Massachusetts?
Answer: If you are over 60 years old, you are NOT required to posses a fishing license to fish in saltwater. However, you need to be at least 70 years old to fish in freshwater without a fishing license.
Question: Do I need a valid fishing license for Massachusetts if I am a resident of a bordering state, such as Connecticut, New Hampshire, or Rhode Island?
Answer: If you are a nonresident of Massachusetts, but a resident of Connecticut, New Hampshire, or Rhode Island with a valid saltwater fishing permit, you do NOT need to purchase a Massachusetts saltwater fishing license to fish in Massachusetts.
Question: If I am disabled, do I need to have a fishing license in Massachusetts?
Answer: If you are a paraplegic, blind, intellectually disabled, you do NOT need a valid fishing license to fish freshwater in Massachusetts. If you are disabled in accordance with Massachusetts General Law P1 – Title 2 – Chapter 19c, you do NOT need a fishing license to fish saltwater in Massachusetts.