Inland Fishing Licenses
Fishing licenses are required for anyone 16 years of age or older fishing in the Inland District. Licenses are issued on a calendar year basis and expire on December 31st.
| License Type |
Fee
(as of 10/1/09) |
Where to Purchase |
| Resident Inland Fishing |
$40.00 |
- By phone at 860-424-3700 (DEP Store)
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| Resident Inland Fishing and Small Game Firearms Hunting |
$56.00 |
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| Resident Senior Citizen (65 and older) - Inland Fishing |
Free (Requires Annual Renewal) |
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| Nonresident Season-Inland Fishing |
$80.00 |
- By phone at 860-424-3700 (DEP Store)
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| Nonresident Three Day Inland Fishing |
$32.00 |
- By phone at 860-424-3700 (DEP Store)
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| Nonresident Inland Fishing and Small Game Firearms Hunting |
$176.00 |
- (Not available by phone)
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| Armed Forces Members* Inland Fishing |
$40.00 |
- By phone at 860-424-3700 (DEP Store)
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| Armed Forces Members* Inland Fishing and Small Game Firearms Hunting |
$56.00 |
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| Mentally Retarded or Blind** - Inland Fishing |
Free |
- Participating Town Halls
- DEP Offices
- DEP Store |
| Disabled Persons*** - Inland Fishing |
Free |
- Participating Town Halls
- DEP Offices
- DEP Store |
| Disabled Persons - Inland Fishing and Small Game Firearms Hunting |
Free |
- Participating Town Halls
- DEP Offices
- DEP Store |
*Any active, full-time member of the armed forces may be issued a fishing and/or small game firearms license for the resident fee. Credentials indicating active full-time membership or separation subsequent to the issuance of the license and prior to its expiration date must be carried while fishing or hunting.
** Issuance of a free license to the blind or mentally retarded requires proof of disability in the form of a certificate provided by any person licensed to practice medicine in this state.
*** Any resident with the loss of a limb or the loss of the use of a limb and a doctor’s certificate may be issued a free license. Qualified nonresidents who are residents of states which allow the same privileges are also eligible.
Lost License
If you purchased your license through the Online Sportsmen Licensing System, you can reprint your license at any time by logging on with your CT Conservation ID, last name, and date of birth. After logging in, there is a link for reprinting your license on the top right of the page. If you purchased your license at a participating license vendor or DEP Office, you can ask for them to reprint your license.
Marine Waters Fishing Licenses
Marine Waters Fishing Licenses are required for anyone 16 years of age or older fishing from shore or from a boat in the marine district or landing marine fish or bait species in Connecticut taken from offshore waters. Licenses are issued on a calendar year basis and expire on December 31st. Please see Marine Waters Fishing License FAQ page for more information.
| License Type |
Fee |
Where to Purchase |
| Resident Marine Waters Fishing |
$10.00 |
- By phone at 860-424-3700 (DEP Store)
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| Resident Senior Citizen (65 or older) - Marine Waters Fishing |
Free (Requires Annual Renewal) |
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| Nonresident Marine Waters Fishing |
$60.00 |
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| Armed Forces Members* Marine Waters Fishing |
$10.00 |
- By phone at 860-424-3700 (DEP Store)
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| Mentally Retarded or Blind** - Marine Waters Fishing |
Free |
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| Disabled Persons*** - Marine Waters Fishing |
Free |
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*Any active, full-time member of the armed forces may be issued a fishing and/or small game firearms license for the resident fee. Credentials indicating active full-time membership or separation subsequent to the issuance of the license and prior to its expiration date must be carried while fishing or hunting.
** Issuance of a free license to the blind or mentally retarded requires proof of disability in the form of a certificate provided by any person licensed to practice medicine in this state.
*** Any resident with the loss of a limb or the loss of the use of a limb and a doctor’s certificate may be issued a free license. Qualified nonresidents who are residents of states which allow the same privileges are also eligible. |