Photo credit
Fly fishing Meadow Creek in the Scapegoat Wilderness, Montana. Photo: Brandan W. Schulze, US Forest Service, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Vermont fishing license
You need one to fish in Vermont. Buy it from Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department.
Where to buy it
Online from Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department. Many fly shops and sporting goods stores sell them too.
Buy a license on the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department website (opens in a new tab)
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 | $54.00 | Agency page (opens in a new tab) Nov 8, 2026 |
| Non-resident 1-day license | $21.00 | Agency page (opens in a new tab) Nov 8, 2026 |
Free fishing days
- Second Saturday in June and last Saturday in January Source (opens in a new tab) (Nov 8, 2026)
Who needs one
- No license needed under 15 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? Vermont concessions, quoted from the agency.