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New Jersey (NJ) Fishing License
New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife
United States
3
License Types
$0.00
From (Resident)
$34.00
From (Non-Resident)
Under 16
Fish Free
📌 Important: NJ residents 70+ are exempt. Saltwater Recreational Registry is free but required to fish in tidal or marine waters.
📋 Available License Types
| License | Type | Duration | Resident | Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Annual Freshwater License | 💧 Freshwater | Annual | $22.50 | $34.00 |
| Saltwater Recreational Registry Free but required to fish in tidal/marine waters. | 🌊 Saltwater | Annual | Free | Free |
| 7-Day Non-Resident License | 💧 Freshwater | 7-Day | N/A | $19.50 |
★ Most popular license type. Fees are approximate — verify at the official agency website.
🌊 Fishing in New Jersey
New Jersey's coastline offers superb striped bass, bluefish, and fluke fishing. The Delaware River is excellent for American shad and catfish, and numerous trout streams are stocked each spring.
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WI Wisconsin
$20
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MD Maryland
$15
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GA Georgia
$15
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AK Alaska
$10
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WV West Virginia
$19
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KY Kentucky
$23
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