Maryland Fishing License Fees
Last verified 2026-10-30 from official agency sources
Resident annual$32
Non-resident annual$55
Standard annual adult license (Annual Non-Tidal License). Other licenses are in the table below.
| License | Resident | Non-resident | Senior resident |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident Senior Consolidated License Available only to Maryland residents 65 or older; covers fresh and tidal waters for 365 days, trout stamp not included. Source | n/a | n/a | $12 |
| Annual Non-Tidal License The nonresident fee is a $55.00 minimum or the reciprocal fee for the state of residence, whichever is greater. Source | $32 | $55 | n/a |
| 7-Day Non-Tidal License The nonresident fee equals what the nonresident's home state charges a Maryland resident, so no amount is stated. Source | $16 | n/a | n/a |
| Chesapeake Bay & Coastal Sport Fishing License (Annual) Valid 365 days from purchase for tidal waters. Source | $15 | $22.50 | n/a |
| Chesapeake Bay & Coastal Sport Fishing License (7-Day) Valid for 7 consecutive fishing days in tidal waters. Source | $6 | $12 | n/a |
Good to know
- Who needs a license: Individuals under the age of 16 are not required to obtain a license to go fishing recreationally. Source
- Seniors: The Resident Senior Consolidated License allows a Maryland resident who is 65 or older, or will turn 65 in the current calendar year, to fish in the fresh waters of Maryland. Source
- Seniors: The Resident Senior Consolidated License no longer includes the trout stamp, so people who want to trout fish must buy the trout stamp separately. Source
- How long it lasts: The annual non-tidal license lets the holder fish the fresh waters of Maryland for 365 days from the date of purchase. Source
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