Vermont

A nonresident annual fishing license in Vermont costs $54.00. For comparison, Vermont residents pay $28.00. Short-term options: 3 Day Resident: $11.00; 1 Day Nonresident: $21.00; 3 Day Nonresident: $23.00; 7 Day Nonresident: $31.00. The license year runs January 1 - December 31.

Purchase your Vermont fishing license online at https://www.vtfwdsales.com/online/cid_entry.php. Valid ID; combination licenses available ($47 resident, $143 nonresident); developmental disability residents get free permanent license. Licenses are administered by the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department.

Under 15 exempt; Residents 66+ permanent license $60 (one-time); Youth (15-17) $8 resident, $15 nonresident. Always check the official Vermont website for the most current exemption details and any additional categories that may qualify.

Habitat Stamp $15 (optional, supports conservation); 5-year fishing license: $134 resident, $264 nonresident. Be sure to purchase any required stamps or endorsements before heading out, as they are often checked during enforcement.

Fishing seasons in Vermont: General fishing season April through October for most species; ice fishing in winter. Bag limits: Trout: varies by water; Bass: varies by lake; check regulations. Always consult the current Vermont fishing regulations for the most up-to-date season dates and limits, as they can change annually.

Lake Champlain has special regulations shared with New York; catch-and-release sections on some streams. For the complete set of rules including gear restrictions, size limits, and special waters, visit the official Vermont fish and wildlife website.

Vermont has the following border water or reciprocal agreements: Lake Champlain with New York; Connecticut River with New Hampshire. Texas is not directly included in these agreements, so a standard nonresident license is required.

For the most current regulations, license prices, and season dates, visit the official Vermont fishing page at https://www.vtfishandwildlife.com/fishvt. To purchase a license online, visit https://www.vtfwdsales.com/online/cid_entry.php.