When you purchase a fishing license, you’re helping to protect,preserve and enhance the sport of fishing for today and for generations to come.
License fees help pay for fishery and hatchery management, habitat development and protection, endangered species programs, fishing and conservation education, lake maps and other publications, and many other valuable programs.
Fishing licenses for your state can be obtained from the link(s) below.
- NY Fishing License Information
- Buy Your NY Fishing License Online
- Lifetime Fishing License
- All anglers 16 years of age and older must have a valid fishing license in their possession while fishing in the state of New York.
Related Information
- Freshwater Fishing Regulations
- General Freshwater Angling Regulations
- Saltwater Fishing Regulations
- Shellfish Harvest Limits
New York Boat Registration
Outdoor recreation can play a vital role in protecting our natural resources. When you register your boat, you do your part in sustaining resources that promote safe and responsible use of our nation’s waters. Your registration dollars also help pay for marinas, boat ramps, lake clean up and much more.
- Boating Registration Information
- The law requires you to register any boat that is motor-driven and is operated on public waterways in NYS. The boat requires a registration even if the motor is not the primary source of propulsion. If you operate the boat in NYS, you must register the boat with the DMV. After you register your boat, you receive a registration certificate that indicates the registration number assigned to your boat and a set of registration stickers.
