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2026 Maine fishing license prices
The prices below are the MDIFW’s listed 2026 fees. They do not include any agent fee.
| License | Resident | Nonresident |
|---|---|---|
| Season fishing, age 16+ | $30 | $83 |
| 15-day fishing | Not listed | $66 |
| 7-day fishing | Not listed | $62 |
| 3-day fishing | Not listed | $30 |
| 1-day fishing | $18 | $18 |
For anglers who also want hunting privileges, the department lists a hunting-and-fishing combination license at $48 for residents and $169 for nonresidents. Those are combination-license fees, not fishing-only prices. See the MDIFW fee schedule.
Do you need a Maine fishing license?
MDIFW says a valid Maine fishing license is required for anyone age 16 or older “to fish in inland waters or transport fish taken from inland waters.” The rule concerns inland fishing and fish taken from inland waters; check the department’s current rules for your specific activity and location.
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Maine lists exceptions and special cases, including qualifying residents age 70 or older, certain permanently stationed service members, and specified disabled individuals. These exceptions have eligibility conditions, so verify your circumstances against the official list rather than assuming an exemption applies.
How Maine residency affects the price
The resident rate is based on Maine residency criteria, not simply being in the state when you fish. Maine’s statutory definition considers factors including voter registration, applying for a Maine driver’s license when licensed to drive, registering vehicles located in Maine, and compliance with Maine income tax laws.
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A nonresident age 18 through 23 enrolled full-time at a Maine college may qualify for resident-rate fishing, hunting and trapping licenses. MDIFW says this license must be obtained at its Augusta office. Review the department’s current residency and eligibility requirements before relying on the lower rate.
Which license duration makes sense?
Choose based on residency, the length of your trip, any applicable exemption or special rate, and the agent fee. A resident can exchange a one-day license for a season fishing or combination hunting-and-fishing license by paying the difference plus the agent fee. A nonresident can exchange a 15-day license for a season license by paying $17 plus the agent fee.
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For a nonresident, the 15-day license is $66 and the season license is $83. If your plans extend beyond the short-term period, check the exchange terms and added fee with MDIFW or the license agent before purchasing.
2026 free fishing days
MDIFW lists February 14–15 and May 30–31 as free fishing days in 2026. On those dates, people whose licenses are not suspended or revoked may fish without a license, but all other fishing laws and regulations still apply. These dates are specific to 2026; confirm the department’s schedule for later years.
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Lifetime fishing licenses
Lifetime licenses are a separate option from the ordinary season fees above. The MDIFW 2026 lawbook lists resident fishing lifetime fees of $150 for children under 6 and $300 for children ages 6–15. For residents buying in the year they turn 65 through 69, the fishing lifetime fee falls from $50 to $10 by age. At age 70 and older, a one-time $8 senior lifetime license covers qualifying privileges. See the 2026 MDIFW lawbook for the lifetime license schedule and applicable terms.
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MDIFW says anglers must carry an electronic or paper copy of their license while fishing or transporting fish and present it for inspection when requested. The department’s license requirements page provides the current instructions.
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