Water Sports Canoeing, kayaking, and paddleboarding opportunities near you. Hiking Your local trail guide for all ages and skill levels. Fishing Local fishing holes, gear advice, and retailers. Camping Discover local campsites, helpful hints, and where to buy gear. Hunting Education, permits, regulations and where to hunt in your area. Archery Local archery ranges, tips for beginners, and advice on the proper gear. Non-residents 16 Years and Older: All non-residents who are 16 years of age and older are required to have a form of freshwater fishing license, whether it is annual, daily, or a 5-day permit.
Non-residents of any age looking to fish trout must also have an additional non-resident trout license. Just like residents, anglers looking to fish in national waters such as the George Washington and Jefferson Forests will need a National Forest Stamp in addition to fishing licenses.
The following individuals who fall under any of these categories are not required to have a fishing license:. Resident Fishing License Qualification: T o obtain a resident fishing license, one must be a qualified resident. Individuals have physically resided in the state for six consecutive months preceding the date of applying for a fishing license.
Resident State Freshwater fishing license age 16 and older. Resident 5 Day Freshwater Fishing 5 consecutive days - not valid for trout waters. Nonresident 5-Day Freshwater Fishing 5 consecutive days. Non-resident Day Saltwater Fishing License 10 straight days. To renew your fishing license, go on your online portal in the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. Go to your account and renew your expired permits.
You may also call customer service at or email CustomerService dgif. Legally blind persons. However, a saltwater fishing license is required. Stockholders owning 50 percent or more of the stock of any domestic corporation owning land in Virginia, his or her spouse and children and minor grandchildren, resident or nonresident, to hunt, trap and fish within the boundaries of lands and inland waters owned by the domestic corporation. Persons 65 years of age or older do not need a saltwater license but must comply with the Virginia Fisherman Identification Program FIP requirements.
See page Any person not fishing but aiding a disabled license holder. Where to get a License Online: www. Select the license s you want, pay with your credit card and print your license if needed. In Person: Sold by some clerks of the Circuit Court and hundreds of license agents around the state. License Fees The issuance fee is included in the prices below. Resident and nonresident licenses are valid for one year from the date of purchase unless otherwise noted.
Resident Fees. A valid resident fishing license is also required. See page 13 for more details. Persons 65 years of age or older do not need a saltwater license but must comply with the Virginia Fisherman Identification Program FIP requirements. Any person not fishing but aiding a disabled license holder. Select the license s you want, pay with your credit card and print your license if needed.
In Person: Sold by some clerks of the Circuit Court and hundreds of license agents around the state. License Fees The issuance fee is included in the prices below. A valid resident fishing license is also required. Nonresident Trout Fishing October 1—June 15 Required in addition to other nonresident licenses if fishing in stocked waters.
State Forest Use Permit Required for those persons aged 16 or older to practice the following activities on a state forest: hunting, trapping, fishing, mountain biking, and horse riding. Access Permit An access permit is required when using any DWR-owned or managed facility or boating access site.
Resident 5-Day Freshwater Fishing 5 consecutive days Not valid in designated stocked trout waters. National Forest Permit For fishing in the National Forest, this permit is required along with the required fishing licenses exceptions:residents under 16 and over 65, nonresidents under
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