Massachusetts Fishing License Info
Your fishing or boating license helps sustain the sport and the environment!
Massachusetts Fishing License Requirements
Fishing License Information:
- Freshwater Fishing Licenses, Boat Registration & Recreational Lobster Permits Available On-Line at the MassOutdoors Web site
- Having Trouble with Online Purchases? Call the online Help Desk (voice) 617-626-1600 or email [email protected] Monday-Friday
- Want to Buy a Freshwater Fishing License Over the Counter? Check out the License Vendor Locations
- No license needed for recreational saltwater fishing, only required for lobster
Fishing License Requirements:
- If you are 15 years of age or older, you must purchase a license for freshwater fishing.
- Resident licenses are available to anyone who has lived for the past 6 months in Massachusetts.
- If you are a resident of Massachusetts 70 years old & up, your license is free!
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