Delaware Fishing License Cost & Rules

Resident, non-resident, short-term, senior, youth, and lifetime fishing license fees for Delaware. Checked 2026-11-12.

Fishing Licenses (5)

License / Permit	Residency	Fee	Eligibility & Notes	Source
Resident fishing license	Resident	$8.50	Ages 16 to 64 Official DNREC fee page; agent fees excluded. Fishing license year: calendar year.	Official page
Non-resident fishing license	Non-resident	$20.00	Ages 16 and over Official DNREC fee page; agent fees excluded. Calendar year.	Official page
Non-resident 7-day fishing license	Non-resident	$12.50	Ages 16 and over Official DNREC fee page; agent fees excluded.	Official page
Boat fishing license (boat 20 ft or less)	Resident & Non-resident	$40.00	Age not stated Official DNREC fee page; agent fees excluded.	Official page
Boat fishing license (boat over 20 ft)	Resident & Non-resident	$50.00	Age not stated Official DNREC fee page; agent fees excluded.	Official page

License / Permit	Residency	Fee	Eligibility & Notes	Source
Trout stamp (resident, ages 16-64)	Resident	$4.20	Ages 16 to 64 Official DNREC fee page; agent fees excluded.	Official page
Young angler trout stamp	Resident	$2.10	Ages 12 to 15 Official DNREC fee page; agent fees excluded.	Official page
Trout stamp (non-resident)	Non-resident	$6.20	Ages 12 and over Official DNREC fee page; agent fees excluded.	Official page

License / Permit	Residency	Fee	Eligibility & Notes	Source
Combination hunting & fishing license	Resident & Non-resident	Not shown	Combination licence not captured.	Official page

License / Permit	Residency	Fee	Eligibility & Notes	Source
Resident Senior Lifetime Conservation Access Pass (a pass, not a licence)	Resident	$65.00	Delaware residents; age not stated on page Official DNREC fee page; agent fees excluded. Pass, not a hunting or fishing licence.	Official page
Military licenses	All / N/A	Not offered	Page lists none Fetched fee page lists no military licence.	Official page

Once you have your Delaware fishing license, you can browse local guided charters and trips on FishingBooker (affiliate partner placeholder).