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Massachusetts (MA) Fishing License

Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife
United States
3
License Types
$27.50
From (Resident)
$37.50
From (Non-Resident)
Under 15
Fish Free
ℹ️
Fees are approximate and updated periodically. Always confirm the current price and any special regulations on the official Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife website before purchasing.
📌 Important: Residents age 70 and older may fish for free.
📋 Available License Types
License Type Duration Resident Non-Resident
3-Day Non-Resident License 💧 Freshwater 3-Day N/A $23.50
1-Day License 💧 Freshwater 1-Day $11.50 $11.50

★ Most popular license type. Fees are approximate - verify at the official agency website.

🌊 Fishing in Massachusetts

Cape Cod is world-famous for striped bass. Massachusetts also has excellent trout streams in the Berkshires, largemouth bass in Quabbin Reservoir, and outstanding Atlantic bluefin tuna fishing offshore.