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It's the Law: Required Fishing Licenses

Delaware Requires New License for Fishing Fresh and Tidal Waters

Delaware has new fishing license requirements for 2008: A fishing license now covers both fresh and tidal waters, and for the first time, Delaware residents and non-residents fishing tidal waters must be licensed. License cost is the same for residents ($8.50) as in years past, whether fishing fresh or tidal waters, but costs more for non-residents who will fish either.

The passage of House Bill 107 into law requires anglers in Delaware to have a fishing license for both fresh and tidal waters, while the license also is valid for recreational crabbing and clamming. The new licensing law includes new fees for charter boats and head boats and an option for a recreational boat fishing license.

DELAWARE FISHING LICENSE (Effective Jan.1, 2008)

LICENSE

LICENSE FEE

AGENT FEE

MAX.COST
Resident Fishing
(Age 16-64)		 $8.50 $1.50 $10.00
Non-Resident Fishing
(Age 16 and Over)		 $20.00 $1.50 $21.50
7-Day Non-Resident Fishing
(Age 16 and Over)
 $12.50 $1.50 $14.00
Resident Trout Stamp
(Age 16 -64))		 $4.20 $1.00 $5.20
Non-Resident Trout Stamp
(Age 12 and Over)		 $6.20 $1.00 $7.20
Young Angler Trout Stamp
(Age 12-15)		 $2.10 $1.00 $3.10
*Resident Boat Fishing
(20’ Vessel and Below)		 $40.00 $1.50 $41.50
*Resident Boat Fishing
(Over 20’ Vessel)		 $50.00 $1.50 $51.50
*Resident Head Boat License $300.00 $1.50 $301.50
*Resident Charter Boat License $150.00 $1.50 $41.50
*Non-Resident Boat Fishing
(20’ Vessel and Below)		 $40.00 $1.50 $151.50
*Non-Resident Boat Fishing
(Over 20’ Vessel)		 $50.00 $1.50 $51.50
*Non-Resident Head Boat License $600.00 $1.50 $601.50
*Non-Resident Charter Boat License $300.00 $1.50 $301.50
       
*New licenses      

 
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