Fishing License Costs In New Brunswick

Anyone over the age of 16 who wants to fish in New Brunswick must have a valid, signed fishing licence. The province offers 17 classes of licences, which vary depending on the length of the licence (season, 7-day or 3-day), the type of fishing (ice fishing, salmon retention, or salmon live release), and whether the angler is a resident or non-resident. Salmon fishing is more tightly regulated and requires a guide for non-residents. Licences can be purchased at Service New Brunswick Centres and from some local retailers, bait shops, and tackle shops.

Where to buy a fishing license in New Brunswick

Anyone over the age of 16 who wants to go fishing in New Brunswick must have a fishing license. There are different types of licenses available, depending on whether you are a resident or non-resident, and whether you want to fish for salmon or other species.

You can buy a fishing license in New Brunswick at Service New Brunswick Centres and license vendors throughout the province. This includes tackle shops, convenience stores, and bait shops. You can also purchase a license online from the Department of Natural Resources Fish & Wildlife Branch website.

Address:

Department of Natural Resources Fish & Wildlife Branch

Hugh John Flemming Forestry Centre

Room: 120 Floor: 1

P. O. Box 6000

Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1

Canada

Phone:

General Information: (506) 453-3826

Reception: (506) 453-3826

Fax:

506) 453-6699

Email:

Email: [email protected]

Fishing license costs for non-residents

Anyone over the age of 16 can fish in New Brunswick, as long as they have the proper license and follow the laws and regulations around the body of water they want to fish in. Salmon fishing is more tightly regulated and requires a guide for non-residents.

Non-residents must show proof of identity and must not be restricted from purchasing a New Brunswick Angling License. Children of both residents and non-residents can fish without a license. However, if fishing for Atlantic Salmon, different rules apply. Children can fish for salmon without a license if accompanied by an adult who holds an Atlantic Salmon license. The child's catch must be included in the adult's daily limit. If children want their own catch limit of Atlantic Salmon, they must buy a license (between 10 and 15 years of age).

Non-resident licenses are available at Service New Brunswick Centres. There are 17 classes of angling licenses in New Brunswick. Anglers may choose to ice fish from January to the end of March, and/or angle for "salmon and all other species" or "all species except salmon" in the general (summer) angling season. Salmon anglers may choose to purchase a "retention license", which includes salmon tags and allows them to keep a limited number of grilse (small salmon). They may also choose a "Live Release" salmon license, which does not include salmon tags, so all salmon must be returned. The "All Species - Except Salmon" licenses are more commonly called a "trout license" but are valid for recreational angling of all species except Atlantic Salmon.

A $5 fish stocking fee is applied to most angling licenses to support a fish stocking program.

Non-Resident - Salmon

• Season (class 1) + $5 fish stocking fee + $30 conservation fee = $138.00
• 7 day (class 2) + $5 fish stocking fee + $20 conservation fee = $75.00
• 3 day (class 3) + $5 fish stocking fee + $10 conservation fee = $38.00
• Season - Live Release (Class 13) + $5 fish stocking fee + $30 conservation fee = $138.00
• 7 day - Live Release (Class 14) + $5 fish stocking fee + $20 conservation fee = $75.00
• 3 days - (Class 15) + $5 fish stocking fee + $10 conservation fee = $38.00

Non-Resident - All Species - Except Salmon

• Season (class 4) + $5 fish stocking fee + $20 conservation fee = $39.00
• 7 day (class 5) + $5 fish stocking fee + $10 conservation fee = $26.00
• 3 day (Class 6) + $5 fish stocking fee + $5 conservation fee = $20.00
• Season (class 7) + $5 fish stocking fee + $5 conservation fee = $26.00
• Kids 10-15 years or Seniors 65+ (class 8)+ $5 fish stocking fee + $5 conservation fee = $10.00
• Live Release (class 16) + $5 fish stocking fee + $5 conservation fee = $26.00
• Live Release - kids 10-15 years, 65+ (Class 17) + $5 fish stocking fee + $5 conservation fee = $10.00

Fishing license costs for residents

Anyone over the age of 16 who wants to go fishing in New Brunswick must have a valid fishing license. Children under 16 can fish without a license, but only if they are accompanied by a licensed adult. If they want their own catch limit, they will need to buy a license.

There are 17 classes of angling licenses in New Brunswick, with options for residents and non-residents. Residents can purchase their fishing license at Service New Brunswick Centres and from license vendors throughout the province.

The cost of a fishing license for residents depends on the type of license and the age of the person purchasing it. Here is a breakdown of the costs for residents:

• Resident Salmon (Class 7): $5 fish stocking fee + $30 conservation fee = $35 total
• Resident Salmon (Class 8, for those aged 10-15 or 65 and over): $5 fish stocking fee + $5 conservation fee = $10 total
• Resident Angling (Class 9): $5 fish stocking fee + $5 conservation fee = $10 total
• Resident Angling (Class 10, for those aged 65 and over): $5 fish stocking fee + $0 conservation fee = $5 total
• Resident Ice Fishing (Class 12): $5 fish stocking fee + $5 conservation fee = $10 total
• Resident Salmon – Live Release (Class 16): $5 fish stocking fee + $30 conservation fee = $35 total
• Resident Salmon – Live Release (Class 17, for those aged 10-15 or 65 and over): $5 fish stocking fee + $5 conservation fee = $10 total

In addition to the above costs, there may be additional fees for specific fish species, such as salmon tags, which are required if you plan to keep any salmon that you catch.

Fishing license costs for children

Children who are residents or non-residents of New Brunswick do not need a license to fish. However, if they are fishing for Atlantic salmon, they will need to be accompanied by an adult who holds an Atlantic salmon license. The child's catch must be included in the adult's daily limit. If a child between the ages of 10 and 15 wants their own catch limit of Atlantic salmon, they must buy a license. This license costs $10 plus a $5 fish stocking fee and a $5 conservation fee, for a total of $20.

There are 17 classes of angling licenses in New Brunswick. Anglers may choose to ice fish from January to the end of March, and/or angle for "salmon and all other species" or "all species except salmon" in the general (summer) angling season. Salmon anglers may choose to purchase a "retention license", which includes salmon tags and allows them to keep a limited number of grilse (small salmon). Alternatively, they may choose a "Live Release" salmon license, which does not include salmon tags, and therefore all salmon caught must be released. The "All Species - Except Salmon" licenses are more commonly referred to as trout licenses but are valid for recreational angling of all species except Atlantic Salmon.

Resident licenses are available at Service New Brunswick Centres and license vendors throughout the province. Non-resident licenses are available at Service New Brunswick Centres. A $5 fish stocking fee is applied to most angling licenses to support a fish stocking program.

Salmon fishing license costs

Salmon fishing is more tightly regulated in New Brunswick and requires a guide for non-residents. If you're an NB resident, all unclaimed waters in the crown reserve system draw can be booked without participating in a draw.

There are 17 classes of angling licences in New Brunswick. Salmon anglers may choose to purchase a "retention licence", which includes salmon tags and allows them to keep a limited number of grilse (small salmon). Alternatively, they may choose a "Live Release" salmon licence, which does not include salmon tags, so all salmon must be returned.

For non-residents, the cost of a salmon fishing licence varies depending on the duration of the licence and the type of salmon fishing. Here are the costs for non-residents for salmon fishing licences:

• Season (Class 1) + $5 fish stocking fee + $30 conservation fee = $138.00
• 7 days (Class 2) + $5 fish stocking fee + $20 conservation fee = $75.00
• 3 days (Class 3) + $5 fish stocking fee + $10 conservation fee = $38.00
• Season - Live Release (Class 13) + $5 fish stocking fee + $30 conservation fee = $138.00
• 7 days - Live Release (Class 14) + $5 fish stocking fee + $20 conservation fee = $75.00
• 3 days - Live Release (Class 15) + $5 fish stocking fee + $10 conservation fee = $38.00

Children aged 10-15 years can fish for salmon without a licence if they are accompanied by an adult who has an Atlantic salmon licence. However, their catch must be included in the adult's daily limit. If children in this age group want their own catch limit, they must buy a licence.

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