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We issue licenses, stamps, and permits for hunting, fishing, and trapping within the state. Purchase licenses and permits online or at license agents. We also issue other permits such as scientific holding and collecting permits, exotic and nongame wildlife permits, zoological permits and special use permits for Wildlife Management Areas.
A valid New Jersey fishing license is required for non-residents at least 16 years and older to fish the fresh waters of New Jersey, including privately owned waters. License must be visibly displayed on outer clothing.
Anyone age 16 and above must have a valid license to fish the fresh waters of New Jersey with a handline, rod and line or bow and arrow. This includes privately owned lakes and other waters. There are also Freshwater Fisheries Permits for such things as stocking private ponds.
Our network of License Agents allows you to purchase licenses and permits face-to-face. FIND A LICENSE AGENT Reporting of harvests can easily and quickly be done through this website or by calling the Harvest Hotline*
The NJ Department of Environmental Protection provides a convenient way to purchase licenses, stamps, and/or permits for hunting, fishing, clamming and crabbing online. For further information and frequently asked questions, please visit: http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/als/websalesintro.htm
Licenses. A valid New Jersey fishing license is required for residents at least 16 years and less than 70 years of age (plus all non-residents 16 years and older) to fish the fresh waters of New Jersey, including privately owned waters. See below for the money-saving Buddy Fishing License.
WMA Boat Ramp Permit - $15 (Available online or through license agents) Water Lowering, Fish Stocking, Baitfish Collecting, Fish Tagging Permits - $2 (Available through the Bureau of Freshwater Fisheries - 908-236-2118)
If you have purchased your Fishing / Hunting License online and have not received it for 15 days, contact us at 888-773-8450 for assistance (Phone Support Hours: Mon-Sun 7AM to 10PM EST with the exception of major holidays).
For those over 16-years old who might want to give fishing a try before buying a license, New Jersey offers two Free Fishing Days: June 6 and Oct. 17, 2020. No license is required to fish on these two dates.
Apprentice Licenses are now available online with the new system. Buddy Licenses will be available online beginning in 2020. You will even be able to purchase Buddy Fishing Licenses for yourself and your Buddy in one transaction, provided your Buddy has completed their Child Support Certification online prior to purchase. 10.