Any person 16 years or older must obtain a fishing license. A New York State driver’s license is needed to prove residency. Licenses are valid one year from the date of purchase.
https://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/6091.html
Fees: pdf NYS DEC License Price Sheet (160 KB)
| Amount |
Description |
| $25.00 | Annual Age 16-69 |
| 5.00 | Annual Age 70+ and Military/Disabled with a 40% or More Disability |
| 12.00 | 7 day license (must be consecutive) 16+ |
| 5.00 | 1 day 16+ |
| Free | Marine Registry |
Non-resident fees:
| Amount |
Description |
| $50.00 | Annual 16+ |
| 28.00 | 7 day license (must be consecutive) 16+ |
| 10.00 | 1 day 16+ |
| Free | Marine Registry |
Lifetime Fishing Licenses: Available to New York State Residents Only
| Amount |
Description |
| $460.00 | Lifetime Fishing Age 0-69 |
| 65.00 | Lifetime Fishing Age 70+ |