New Hampshire Fishing License

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Frequently Asked Questions

Question: At what age does New Hampshire require anglers to have a valid fishing license?

Answer: New Hampshire requires anglers 16 years of age and older to possess a valid fishing license to fish in New Hampshire.

Question: I just moved to New Hampshire. When am I considered a resident and able to buy resident licenses?

Answer: A resident of New Hampshire is defined as a person with a valid New Hampshire Driver’s license or Non-Driver Photo ID issued by NH DMV and does not claim residence in any other state.

Question: I am planning a combination fishing and hunting trip in New Hampshire. Do I buy these licennses separately?

Answer: Combination fishing and hunting licenses are available to purchase as a single license in New Hampshire. Persons purchasing a combo fishing/hunting license are also required to pay a fee of $2.50 for Wildlife Habitat (excludes minors, permanent and lifetime license holders).

Question: I heard that there is a fee for filling out a license form. What is this about?

Answer: Yes. There is a $2 transaction fee charged per license form ($2.75 online).

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 New Hampshire fishing license cost online?

Fishing licenses in New Hampshire can range from about $7.00 for a Resident Annual Sr. Freshwater fishing license to just over $150.00 for a Nonresident Annual Combo license. Take a look below for all the resident and nonresident fishing licenses and prices.

New Hampshire Resident Freshwater Fishing License Prices

New Hampshire Resident Annual Freshwater Fishing License

$45.00  BUY NOW

New Hampshire Resident 1-Day Freshwater Fishing License

$10.00  BUY NOW

New Hampshire Resident Sr. Annual Freshwater Fishing License

$7.00  BUY NOW

New Hampshire Resident Sr. Annual Combo Freshwater Fish and Hunting License*

$56.00  BUY NOW

New Hampshire Resident Annual Combo Freshwater Fishing and Hunting License*

$7.00  BUY NOW

Note: For any fishing/hunting combo licenses listed (and any hunting licenses in general), there is an annual habitat fee of $2.50 required.

New Hampshire Resident Saltwater Fishing License Prices

New Hampshire Resident Saltwater Fishing License:

$11.00  BUY NOW

New Hampshire Resident Saltwater Clam License

$30.00  BUY NOW

New Hampshire Resident Saltwater Oyster License

$30.00  BUY NOW

New Hampshire Resident Saltwater Oyster License (68+ years old)

FREE  GET NOW

How much does a New Hampshire nonresident fishing license cost online?

New Hampshire Nonresident Freshwater Fishing License Prices

New Hampshire Nonresident Annual Freshwater Fishing License: 

$63.00  BUY NOW

New Hampshire Nonresident 1-Day Freshwater Fishing License

$15.00  BUY NOW

New Hampshire Nonresident 3-Day Freshwater Fishing License

$28.00  BUY NOW

New Hampshire Nonresident 7-Day Freshwater Fishing License

$45.00  BUY NOW

New Hampshire Nonresident Annual Combo Freshwater Fish and Hunting License*

$151.00  BUY NOW

Note: For any fishing/hunting combo licenses listed (and any hunting licenses in general), there is an annual habitat fee of $2.50 required.

New Hampshire Nonresident Saltwater Fishing License Price

New Hampshire Nonresident Annual Saltwater Fishing License: 

$11.00  BUY NOW

Where can I buy a New Hampshire fishing license?

Here are some of the best places to fish in New Hampshire.

All information listed above can also be seen on the fishing license page of the New Hampshire Fish and Game website.