How much is a fishing license in New Mexico?
Fishing licenses in New Mexico can range from FREE for a Resident Senior Annual fishing license to about $30.00 for a Resident Annual Adult Combo license. Take a look below for all the resident and non resident fishing licenses and prices.
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 fishing license cost in New Mexico?
New Mexico Resident Annual Adult Fishing License:
$25.00 BUY NOW
New Mexico Resident 1-Day Fishing License:
$12.00 BUY NOW
New Mexico Resident 5-Day Fishing License:
$24.00 BUY NOW
New Mexico Resident Junior Annual Fishing License | Ages 12 – 17:
$5.00 BUY NOW
New Mexico Resident Senior Annual Fishing License | Ages 65 – 69:
$8.00 BUY NOW
New Mexico Resident Senior Annual Fishing License | Ages 70+:
FREE GET NOW
New Mexico Resident Handicapped Annual Fishing License:
$8.00 BUY NOW
New Mexico Resident Second Rod Validation:
$4.00 BUY NOW
New Mexico Duplicate (replacement) License:
FREE or $1.00 at Licensed Vendors
How much is a fishing and hunting license in New Mexico?
New Mexico Resident Annual Adult Combo Fish/Hunt License: Allows for fishing and hunting of squirrel and games birds (excludes Turkey)
$30.00 BUY NOW
New Mexico Resident Annual Junior Combo Fish/Hunt License | Ages 12 – 17: Allows for fishing and hunting of squirrel and games birds (excludes Turkey)
$15.00 BUY NOW
New Mexico Resident Annual Senior Combo Fish/Hunt License: Allows for fishing and hunting of squirrel and games birds (excludes Turkey)
$20.00 BUY NOW
New Mexico Resident Annual Handicapped Combo Fish/Hunt License: Allows for fishing and hunting of squirrel and games birds (excludes Turkey)
$20.00 BUY NOW
New Mexico Resident Annual Disabled Veteran Combo Fish/Hunt License: Allows for fishing and hunting of squirrel and games birds (excludes Turkey)
$10.00 BUY NOW
See bottom of the Requirements and Fees page of the New Mexico Game & Fish website for definition of a residency in New Mexico.
How much is a non resident fishing license in New Mexico?
New Mexico Non Resident Annual Adult Fishing License:
$25.00 BUY NOW
New Mexico Non Resident 1-Day Fishing License:
$12.00 BUY NOW
New Mexico Non Resident 5-Day Fishing License:
$24.00 BUY NOW
New Mexico Non Resident Junior Annual Fishing License | Ages 12 – 17:
$5.00 BUY NOW
New Mexico Non Resident Second Rod Validation:
$4.00 BUY NOW
New Mexico Duplicate (replacement) License:
FREE or $1.00 at Licensed Vendors
How much is a fishing permit and stamp in New Mexico?
New Mexico Habitat Stamp: Mandatory on all USDA Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management properties.
$5.00 BUY NOW
New Mexico Habitat Management & Access Validation (HMAV): This is not required for individuals 17 years of age and younger or in conjunction with any free fishing license or privilege and does not replace the need to have the Habitat Stamp.
$4.00 BUY NOW
New Mexico Gila Trout Permit: Free for select locations.
FREE GET NOW
NOTE: A fee of $1 per transaction applies for all purchases at authorized vendors.
Where can I buy a fishing license?
Here are some of the best places to fish in New Mexico.
All information listed above can also be seen on the fishing license page of the New Mexico Game and Fish website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Question: At what age does New Mexico require anglers to possess a valid fishing license?
Answer: A valid New Mexico fishing license is required for anglers 12 years of age and older.
Question: My child is 15 years old. What type of fishing license does he/she need to fishing in New Mexico?
Answer: In New Mexico, a Junior fishing license is required for resident and nonresident anglers ages 12 – 17.
Question: At what age am I able to purchase a discounted senior fishing license in New Mexico?
Answer: Senior fishing license are availabe for New Mexico resident anglers age 65 – 69.
Question: I am over 71 years old and a resident of New Mexico. At what age am I eligible for a free New Mexico fishing license?
Answer: A free New Mexico fishing license is available for New Mexico residents 70 years and older and is available online, by phone and at license vendors and all NMDGF offices. Free New Mexico fishing licenses are NOT available to nonresidents in New Mexico.
Question: I am a disabled veteran resident of New Mexico. How much is a fishing license?
Answer: A New Mexico fishing license for 100% disabled veterans are of no charge and available by application through the NMDGF Headquarters in Santa Fe, NM. These are free fishing licenses and do not require a Habitat Stamp, Habitat Management & Access Validation or a Second Rod Validation.
Question: I am a permanently disabled resident of New Mexico. How much is a fishing license?
Answer: New Mexico fishing licenses for those that are disabled are now available to New Mexico residents with a permanent disability in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Applicants must have one or more disabilities that substantially limit major life activities. Handicapped fishing licenses require a Habitat Stamp, if applicable, and Habitat Management & Access Validation.