How much is a fishing license in Maine?

As published by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (maine.gov) and checked Oct 18, 2026: Season Fishing (resident, 16 and older), $30; Season Fishing (non-resident, 16 and older), $83. All 6 prices we hold are in the table on this page.

Is there a short-term fishing license in Maine?

Yes. The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife lists the 1-Day Fishing (resident) at $18, the 7-Day Fishing (non-resident) at $62, the 3-Day Fishing (non-resident) at $30 and the 1-Day Fishing (non-resident) at $18, checked Oct 18, 2026.

What age rules apply to a Maine fishing license?

The agency's licence page states: Required at 16 and older (inland waters)

Maine Freshwater Fishing License Cost

Prices as published by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife on its own pages, checked Oct 18, 2026. Fees, stamps and agent charges can change: confirm with the agency before buying.

$30resident license

$83non-resident license

$181 day non-resident

Maine License Prices

Product	Residency	Term	Water	Price	Notes and Source
Season Fishing (resident, 16 and older)	Resident	Term not stated	Freshwater	$30	Maine's 'season' licence; fees exclude the agent fee Agency text: “Season Fishing (16 and older) \| $30 \| Season Fishing (16 and older) \| $83” maine.gov ↗, checked Oct 18, 2026
1-Day Fishing (resident)	Resident	1 day	Freshwater	$18	Agency text: “1-Day Fishing* \| $18 \| 7-Day Fishing \| $62” maine.gov ↗, checked Oct 18, 2026
Season Fishing (non-resident, 16 and older)	Non-resident	Term not stated	Freshwater	$83	Maine's 'season' licence; fees exclude the agent fee Agency text: “Season Fishing (16 and older) \| $30 \| Season Fishing (16 and older) \| $83” maine.gov ↗, checked Oct 18, 2026
7-Day Fishing (non-resident)	Non-resident	7 days	Freshwater	$62	Agency text: “1-Day Fishing* \| $18 \| 7-Day Fishing \| $62” maine.gov ↗, checked Oct 18, 2026
3-Day Fishing (non-resident)	Non-resident	3 days	Freshwater	$30	Agency text: “Serviceman (Resident**) Combination \| $3 \| 3-Day Fishing \| $30” maine.gov ↗, checked Oct 18, 2026
1-Day Fishing (non-resident)	Non-resident	1 day	Freshwater	$18	Agency text: “Serviceman Dependent (Resident) Combination \| $20 \| 1-Day Fishing \| $18” maine.gov ↗, checked Oct 18, 2026

Age Rules

Required at 16 and older (inland waters)

Maine Fishing License Questions

How much is a fishing license in Maine?: As published by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (maine.gov) and checked Oct 18, 2026: Season Fishing (resident, 16 and older), $30; Season Fishing (non-resident, 16 and older), $83. All 6 prices we hold are in the table on this page.
Is there a short-term fishing license in Maine?: Yes. The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife lists the 1-Day Fishing (resident) at $18, the 7-Day Fishing (non-resident) at $62, the 3-Day Fishing (non-resident) at $30 and the 1-Day Fishing (non-resident) at $18, checked Oct 18, 2026.
What age rules apply to a Maine fishing license?: The agency's licence page states: Required at 16 and older (inland waters)

More for Maine Anglers

Each price is the agency's own figure as published on its page on the checked date, quoted beside it. Only prices we could read on the agency's live page are shown; stamps, permits and agent fees named by the agency may be extra. ReelTourney does not sell licenses — confirm with the agency before buying.