How to Get a Fishing License in Connecticut

Whether you are a freshwater or saltwater fisherman, you will enjoy fishing in Connecticut. The state offers resident senior citizens free fishing licenses, while providing active duty military personnel with fishing licenses at a reduced rate. Find out more information on how to get a resident or non-resident fishing license in Connecticut.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Visit the State of Connecticut website (see below). Type ¨DEP¨ in the right search box, and then press the ¨Go¨ button.
2. Scroll down the links to the ¨DEP: Permits and License¨ link and select.
3. Go to the right menu and click on the ¨Fishing License & Permit¨ link under the ¨Featured Links¨ heading. Read and review the different types of fishing licenses the state of Connecticut has to offer.
4. Find the ¨Fishing¨ heading in the left menu and select the ¨Regulations¨ option.
5. Review the link options and click on appropriate links to read all applicable fishing regulations.
6. Return to the Fisheries Licenses and Permits page by pressing the ¨Permits & License¨ link under the ¨Fishing¨ heading from the left menu.
7. Decide which type of fishing license to buy. Follow the instructions under the ¨Purchase License at¨ heading to buy your Connecticut fishing license.
8. Download and print the non-resident fishing license application by scrolling down the page to the ¨Non-Resident Firearms Hunting or Sport Fishing Licenses¨ link.
9. Finalize your Connecticut fishing license purchase and enjoy great outdoor fishing.

Tips & Warnings

• For more information on how to get a Connecticut fishing license, call [phone].