MORE ABOUT FISHING LICENSE IN NORTHERN NY

Fishing licenses are available at most town municipal offices throughout St. Lawrence County, the state Department of Environmental Conservation, some local sport and recreation stores, or by calling 1-866-933-2257.

Here are 2009-10 license fees for state residents and non-residents:

Resident

Fishing -- $29.00

1-Day Fishing -- $5.00

7-Day Fishing -- $15.00

Non-Resident

Fishing -- $70.00

1-Day Fishing -- $15

7-Day Fishing -- $35.00

Who needs a license?

Everyone must have a valid fishing license in their possession while fishing, except:

• Persons under 16 years of age.
   
• When fishing on licensed fishing preserves.
   
• Citizen-resident owners, lessees and citizen members of their immediate families occupying and cultivating farm lands, when fishing on their own lands.
   
• Persons holding farm fish pond licenses and members of their immediate families, when fishing on waters covered by their licenses.
   
• Resident parties at United States Veterans Administration hospitals, Department of Mental Hygiene institutions, and Department of Health rehabilitation hospitals, and inmates at Division of Youth rehabilitation centers. A free permit is available from: NYSDEC License Sales, 625 Broadway, Albany, New York 12233-4790.