New York Freshwater Fishing License Cost
Prices as published by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation on its own pages, checked Oct 18, 2026. Fees, stamps and agent charges can change: confirm with the agency before buying.
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$25resident annual
$50non-resident annual
$51 day resident
New York License Prices
| Product | Residency | Term | Water | Price | Notes and Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fishing licence (resident, ages 16-69) | Resident | Annual | Freshwater | $25 | Freshwater licence Agency text: “Annual valid one full year (365 days) from the date of purchase or renewal $25 (ages 16-69) $50” dec.ny.gov ↗, checked Oct 18, 2026 |
| 7-day fishing licence (resident) | Resident | 7 days | Freshwater | $12 | Agency text: “7-day $12 $28” dec.ny.gov ↗, checked Oct 18, 2026 |
| 1-day fishing licence (resident) | Resident | 1 day | Freshwater | $5 | Agency text: “1-day $5 $10” dec.ny.gov ↗, checked Oct 18, 2026 |
| Annual fishing licence (nonresident) | Non-resident | Annual | Freshwater | $50 | Freshwater licence Agency text: “Annual valid one full year (365 days) from the date of purchase or renewal $25 (ages 16-69) $50” dec.ny.gov ↗, checked Oct 18, 2026 |
| 7-day fishing licence (nonresident) | Non-resident | 7 days | Freshwater | $28 | Agency text: “7-day $12 $28” dec.ny.gov ↗, checked Oct 18, 2026 |
| 1-day fishing licence (nonresident) | Non-resident | 1 day | Freshwater | $10 | Agency text: “1-day $5 $10” dec.ny.gov ↗, checked Oct 18, 2026 |
Age Rules
- Required at 16 and older; residents 70+ pay $5
License Year
- Annual licence valid one full year (365 days) from the date of purchase or renewal
New York Fishing License Questions
- How much is a fishing license in New York?
- As published by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (dec.ny.gov) and checked Oct 18, 2026: Annual fishing licence (resident, ages 16-69), $25; Annual fishing licence (nonresident), $50. All 6 prices we hold are in the table on this page.
- Is there a short-term fishing license in New York?
- Yes. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation lists the 7-day fishing licence (resident) at $12, the 1-day fishing licence (resident) at $5, the 7-day fishing licence (nonresident) at $28 and the 1-day fishing licence (nonresident) at $10, checked Oct 18, 2026.
- What age rules apply to a New York fishing license?
- The agency's licence page states: Required at 16 and older; residents 70+ pay $5.
More for New York 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.