Vermont Fishing License Cost & Rules
Resident, non-resident, short-term, senior, youth, and lifetime fishing license fees for Vermont. Checked 2026-11-12.
Fishing Licenses (10)
| License / Permit | Residency | Fee | Eligibility & Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fishing license (resident) | Resident | $28.00 | No fishing licence needed under age 15 | Official page |
| Fishing license (non-resident) | Non-resident | $54.00 | No fishing licence needed under age 15 | Official page |
| Youth fishing (ages 15-17, resident) | Resident | $8.00 | Ages 15-17 | Official page |
| Youth fishing (ages 15-17, non-resident) | Non-resident | $15.00 | Ages 15-17 | Official page |
| 5-year fishing (resident) | Resident | $134.00 | Age not stated | Official page |
| 5-year fishing (non-resident) | Non-resident | $264.00 | Age not stated | Official page |
| 3-day fishing (resident) | Resident | $11.00 | Age not stated | Official page |
| 3-day fishing (non-resident) | Non-resident | $23.00 | Age not stated | Official page |
| 1-day fishing (non-resident) | Non-resident | $21.00 | Age not stated | Official page |
| 7-day fishing (non-resident) | Non-resident | $31.00 | Age not stated | Official page |
Fishing Stamps, Endorsements & Permits (0)
Combination Hunting & Fishing Packages (6)
| License / Permit | Residency | Fee | Eligibility & Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combination hunting & fishing (resident) | Resident | $47.00 | Age not stated | Official page |
| Combination hunting & fishing (non-resident) | Non-resident | $143.00 | Age not stated | Official page |
| 5-year combination (resident) | Resident | $229.00 | Official page | |
| 5-year combination (non-resident) | Non-resident | $709.00 | Official page | |
| Youth combination (resident) | Resident | $12.00 | Under 18 | Official page |
| Youth combination (non-resident) | Non-resident | $30.00 | Under 18 | Official page |
Free, Senior, Veteran & Disability Exemptions (1)
| License / Permit | Residency | Fee | Eligibility & Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permanent (lifetime) licence (resident) | Resident | $60.00 | Age 66 or older | Official page |
Planning a fishing trip in Vermont?
Once you have your Vermont fishing license, you can browse local guided charters and trips on FishingBooker (affiliate partner placeholder).