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Vermont Fishing License: Cost and Where to Buy
A resident annual Vermont fishing license costs $28 and a nonresident annual license $54, with a 1-day nonresident option at $21, according to the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department. Here is who needs one, every license type and price, and where to buy it.
Prices
Vermont fishing license prices
| License | Who | Covers | Length | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident Fishing | Resident | freshwater | annual | $28 |
| Resident 5 Year Fishing | Resident | freshwater | 5-year | $134 |
| Resident Youth Fishing (15-17) | Resident | freshwater | annual | $8 |
| Resident 3 Day Fishing | Resident | freshwater | 3-day | $11 |
| Resident Permanent License (66+) | Resident | freshwater | permanent | $60 |
| Resident Combination (Fishing and Hunting) | Resident | freshwater + hunting | annual | $47 |
| Nonresident Fishing | Nonresident | freshwater | annual | $54 |
| Nonresident 5 Year Fishing | Nonresident | freshwater | 5-year | $264 |
| Nonresident Youth Fishing (15-17) | Nonresident | freshwater | annual | $15 |
| Nonresident 1 Day Fishing | Nonresident | freshwater | 1-day | $21 |
| Nonresident 3 Day Fishing | Nonresident | freshwater | 3-day | $23 |
| Nonresident 7 Day Fishing | Nonresident | freshwater | 7-day | $31 |
| Nonresident Combination (Fishing and Hunting) | Nonresident | freshwater + hunting | annual | $143 |
Prices from the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department, checked October 2026. Some vendors add a small processing or agent fee. Prices change – confirm on the official license site before you buy.
Rules
Who needs a Vermont fishing license
- Who needs one: Everyone 15 and older needs a fishing license.
- Kids: Under 15 fish free; ages 15-17 Youth Fishing license (resident $8, nonresident $15).
- Seniors: Residents 66+: one-time Permanent License $60.
- Saltwater: Landlocked – no saltwater.
- Free fishing days: Winter Free Fishing Day last Saturday in January; Summer Free Fishing Day second Saturday in June; Free Mentored Fishing Weekend on Labor Day weekend.
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Fishing charters in Vermont
Charter captains and guides we list in Vermont, A to Z on each town page.
Questions
Vermont fishing license questions
How much is a fishing license in Vermont?
A resident annual license is $28 and a nonresident annual license is $54, and a 1-day nonresident license is $21. Full list above, from the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department.
Who needs a fishing license in Vermont?
Everyone 15 and older needs a fishing license.
Do I need a fishing license on a charter in Vermont?
The agency fee pages we checked do not say. In many coastal states a licensed charter boat covers its paying passengers, but not everywhere – ask the captain when you book.
Where do I buy a Vermont fishing license?
Online from the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department at vtfwdsales.com, or from licensed sporting-goods and bait shops.
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