Buy A New Jersey Fishing License Online Today.
– Anyone age 16 or older is required to possess a valid freshwater fishing license to fish the freshwater areas of New Jersey.
– A valid New Jersey fishing license is NOT required for anyone 15 years of age or younger fishing in New Jersey.
– New Jersey residents 70 years of age or older do NOT need a fishing license or Trout stamp to fish in New Jersey. A valid Driver’s License or other acceptable proof of residency and age is required.
– New Jersey does NOT require a general saltwater fishing license for recreational surf casting, deep sea or bay fishing.
– Fish may be taken with handline, rod and line, or longbow and arrow. This includes privately owned lakes and other waters.
– Farmers and family members that live on a farm do NOT need a license to fish on their farm, but must obey all fishing regulations.
– New Jersey Saltwater anglers must register with the New Jersey Saltwater Recreational Registry Program.
– New Jersey fishing licenses are valid from the date of purchase to December 31 each year.
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 Jersey fishing license cost online?
Fishing licenses in New Jersey can range from about $2.00 for a Resident Shellfish license to about $200.00 for a Resident Possession of Excess Daily Trip license. Take a look below for all the resident and nonresident fishing licenses and prices.
New Jersey Resident Freshwater Fishing License Prices
New Jersey Resident Annual Freshwater Fishing License | Ages 16 – 64:
$22.50 BUY NOW
New Jersey Resident Annual Sr. Freshwater Fishing License | Ages 65 – 69:
$12.50 BUY NOW
New Jersey Resident Trout Stamp:
$10.50 BUY NOW
New Jersey Resident All-Around Sportsman’s License: Includes Resident Fishing, Firearm Hunting and Bow Hunting licenses
$72.25 BUY NOW
New Jersey Resident “Buddy” Freshwater Fishing License Prices
NOTE: See full rules for the “Buddy” fishing license prices below.
New Jersey Resident “Buddy” Annual Freshwater Fishing License | Ages 16 – 64:
$11.75 BUY NOW
New Jersey Resident “Buddy” All-Around Sportsman’s License:
$62.50 BUY NOW
New Jersey Resident Marine Fishing License Prices
New Jersey Resident Non-commercial Crab Pot License:
$2.00 BUY NOW
New Jersey Resident Recreational Shellfish License:
$10.00 BUY NOW
New Jersey Resident Senior Lifetime Shellfish License | Ages 62 and Older:
$2.00 BUY NOW
New Jersey Resident Juvenile Lifetime Shellfish License | Ages 14 and Younger:
$2.00 BUY NOW
New Jersey Resident Possession of Excess Daily Trip License:
$200.00 BUY NOW
NOTE: For those that are disabled, veterans, or active-duty military, please visit the NJ Freshwater Fishing License Information for information on pricing.
How much does a New Jersey nonresident fishing license cost online?
New Jersey Nonresident Freshwater Fishing License Prices
New Jersey Nonresident Annual Freshwater Fishing License | Ages 16 and Older:
$34.00 BUY NOW
New Jersey Nonresident 7-Day Vacation Freshwater Fishing License:
$19.50 BUY NOW
New Jersey Nonresident 2-Day Vacation Freshwater Fishing License:
$9.00 BUY NOW
New Jersey Nonresident “Buddy” Freshwater Fishing License Price
New Jersey Nonresident “Buddy” Annual Freshwater Fishing License | Ages 16 and Older: See full rules for the “Buddy” fishing license prices below.
$62.50 BUY NOW
New Jersey Nonresident Marine Fishing License Prices
New Jersey Nonresident Recreational Shellfish License:
$20.00 BUY NOW
New Jersey Nonresident Juvenile Lifetime Shellfish License | Ages 14 and Younger:
$2.00 BUY NOW
Where can I buy a New Jersey fishing license?
Authorized Vendor List
Here are some of the best places to fish in New Jersey.
All information listed above can also be seen on the fishing license page of the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife website.