Fishing License

Within Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River, a valid New York or Pennsylvania fishing license is required for all anglers, age 16 and older, on the sections of the Delaware River between New York and Pennsylvania when fishing from a boat or from either shore.

To the south, including in Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, a Pennsylvania or New Jersey fishing license is valid in the Delaware River (including estuary) between New Jersey and Pennsylvania when fishing from a boat or from either shore.

Pennsylvania Fishing Licenses

Pennsylvania fishing licenses can be purchased from:

• More than 1,700 License Issuing Agents
• County Treasurers
• Fish and Boat Commission Regional Offices

Trout permits (stamps) are required in addition to your Pennsylvania license (ages 16 and older) when you "take, kill or possess, while in the act of fishing," any of the trout species from any Pennsylvania or boundary waters.

Summary of laws and regulations accompanies license. Contact appropriate agency for more information.

Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
P. O. Box 67000
Harrisburg, PA 17106-7000
Phone: 717-657-4518
https://www.fishandboat.com/Pages/default.aspx

New York Fishing Licenses

You can obtain New York State fishing licenses from:

• License Issuing Agents
• Town and County Clerks
• Many Sporting Goods Stores
• NY DEC "Buy a Sporting License" Online web page

Summary of laws and regulations accompanies license. Contact appropriate agency for more information.

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
50 Wolf Road
Albany, NY 12233-4790
Phone: 518-457-3521
www.dec.ny.gov