Photo credit
Fly fishing Meadow Creek in the Scapegoat Wilderness, Montana. Photo: Brandan W. Schulze, US Forest Service, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Connecticut fishing license
You need one to fish in Connecticut. Buy it from Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP).
Where to buy it
Online from Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP). Many fly shops and sporting goods stores sell them too.
Where this link comes from
The agency's license store, opened Nov 8, 2026.
Before you go
| License | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Resident annual fishing license | $28.00 | Agency page (opens in a new tab) Nov 8, 2026 |
| Non-resident annual fishing license | $55.00 | Agency page (opens in a new tab) Nov 8, 2026 |
| Non-resident 3-day license | $22.00 | Agency page (opens in a new tab) Nov 8, 2026 |
| Trout and Salmon Stamp (resident) | $5.00 | Agency page (opens in a new tab) Nov 8, 2026 |
| Trout and Salmon Stamp (non-resident) | $5.00 | Agency page (opens in a new tab) Nov 8, 2026 |
Free fishing days
- May 9 needs no licence; June 21 and Aug 8 need a free 1-day licence from the licensing system Source (opens in a new tab) (Nov 8, 2026)
Who needs one
- No license needed under 16 Source (opens in a new tab) (Nov 8, 2026)
Extra permits
- Trout and Salmon Stamp: needed for anglers 16+ who keep trout or salmon, or fish Trout Management Areas, Wild Trout Management Areas, Trout Parks or Atlantic Salmon Management Areas Source (opens in a new tab) (Nov 8, 2026)
- Carry it while you fish, on paper or on your phone if the state allows.
- Fishing for trout? Some states also need a trout stamp or permit; the agency's page says.
- Read the special regulations for the water you pick: seasons, lures and limits can differ.
- Veteran or service member? Connecticut concessions, quoted from the agency.