Massachusetts Fishing License

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Massachusetts Fishing License

Where can I buy a fishing license in Massachusetts?

A Massachusetts fishing license for freshwater or saltwater fishing can be purchased from MassFishHunt either online, by mail, by phone or in-person. activity-adult-bait-blur-294674

Options for getting your fishing license:

Online Mass Fish Hunt Portal: http://www.ma.wildlifelicense.com/Internetsales/IS/Customer/InternetCustomerSearch?_ga=2.153621432.1432720743.1573143243-2081010608.1566500735
Mailing Address: According to the Mass.gov website the address for mailing your application is:
Division of Marine Fisheries
251 Causeway St.
Suite 400
Boston, MA 02114
Call: Fishing permits can be purchased from MassFishHunt between 5AM and 5PM, toll-free at 866-703-1925.
In Person: Your fishing license can be obtained in person at any MassWildlife office. You can go to an agent to get your license. See the mass.gov map showing agents in your area https://www.mass.gov/service-details/massfishhunt-license-agent-map

How much does a fishing license in Massachusetts cost?

The fees below are taken from the mass.gov website on 11/7/2019

Name	Fee	Unit
Resident freshwater fishing license	$27.50	each
Resident minor freshwater fishing (age 15–17) license	$0	each
Resident freshwater fishing (age 65–69) license	$16.25	each
Resident freshwater fishing (age 70 or over) license or	$0	each
Freshwater fishing license (paraplegic, blind, intellectually disabled)	$0	each
Resident freshwater fishing (3 day)	$12.50	each
Non-resident freshwater fishing license	$37.50	each
Non-resident freshwater fishing (3 day) license	$23.50	each
Non-resident freshwater fishing (age 15–17) license	$11.50	each
Saltwater fishing permit (anglers under 60)	$10	per person
Saltwater fishing permit (anglers 60 and over)	$0	per person