Licenses and Permits
Go to our License Page for a listing of types licenses, stamps, permits, registrations and associated fees.
Fishing and hunting licenses, stamps, and permits can be purchased 24/7 on the DEEP’s Online Outdoor Licensing System. These items can also be purchased at outdoor equipment retailers and some town halls (please check with your local town hall to find out about availability or any restrictions) and select DEEP offices.
Fishing and hunting licenses purchased through CT's Online Outdoor Licensing System are signed electronically at the time of purchase, allowing you to keep a digitally signed copy on your smartphone instead of needing to have a signed, printed copy! Licenses purchased through a license agent location must still be printed and signed to be valid.
Thank you for your purchase. Fishing fuels conservation! 100% of your investment comes to the Bureau of Natural Resources to support DEEP's programs that feed your passion. Examples include; trout rearing and stocking, purchase of pike, walleye, and channel catfish, land acquisition for conservation and fishing access, maintenance of boat ramps, restoration of migratory fish species, monitoring of resident fish populations (marine and freshwater), and education to share the many benefits fishing has to offer. Looking for more information visit this link: Fishing fuels conservation.
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Inland fishing licenses are
- required for anyone 16 years of age or older fishing in the Inland District.
- issued on a calendar year basis and expire on December 31st.
- discounted by 50% for Connecticut residents who are age 16 or 17.
- not required for anyone under age 16.
- free for Connecticut residents age 65 or older.
Please contact the Fisheries Division with any questions.
Phone: 860-424-FISH (3474)
E-mail: deep.inland.fisheries@ct.gov
Content last updated in October 2025