How to Get a Fishing License in New Mexico

For many people, fishing is a way to relax and enjoy the great outdoors. If you're planning to fish in New Mexico, you're calm, pleasant day might be disrupted by a ticket and a fine. Fishing without a license in New Mexico is against the law. Here's how to get a New Mexico fishing license so that you can enjoy yourself without worry.

Things You'll Need

• driver's license
• social security number
• credit card

Instructions

1. Go to a local sporting goods store to buy a fishing license. There are hundreds of places to buy your fishing license in New Mexico. Check out the "New Mexico Department of Game and Fish" website for a list of places you can get a license.

2. Apply for your fishing license by mail. Just make sure you plan ahead. It can take several weeks before you get your fishing license. If you do not have the time, you might want to consider another way.

3. Buy your fishing license online. Go to the "New Mexico Game and Fish Department" website. There, you can apply for your fishing license and print it from your home computer.

Tips & Warnings

• Children between the ages of 12 and 17 must have a Junior Fishing License before they drop a line in New Mexico. People between 65 and 69 must have a Senior Fishing License. Those over 70 years old can fish without a license, but make sure you have proof of age with you as you fish.

• Be prepared to buy a habitat stamp along with your fishing license. However, people over 70 years old won't need this stamp to fish in New Mexico.

Resources

• Find more information on getting a fishing license.