RESIDENT LICENSES Description
Fee
Min
Age
Max
Age
Annual Fishing Required to fish in fresh water for anyone who has been a resident of New Jersey for at least six months. No license is required for children under 16 years of age.
 
$22.50
 
16
 
64
Senior Fishing Issued to residents between 65 and 69 years old for fresh water fishing. Residents 70 years or older may fish without a license with proof of age.
 
$12.50
 
65
 
69
Trout Stamp Required, in addition to the regular fishing license, of every resident between 16 and 69 years of age who shall take or attempt to take trout from any fresh waters of the State.
 
$10.50
 
16
 
69

 

NON RESIDENT LICENSES Description
Nonresident Fishing - Annual Required by all persons who have not been New Jersey residents for the past six months or more and who are 16 years old or older who will fish in NJ freshwater.
Nonresident Fishing 2 Day Required for nonresidents 16 years old or older who wish to fish in NJ freshwaters for a period of 2 days only.