You can get a fishing license in several ways depending on your location: In England and Wales:
- Buy online via the official government website for rod fishing licenses. You can purchase 1-day, 8-day, or 12-month licenses online using a debit or credit card. Junior licenses for ages 13-16 are free. You can also buy by phone or from authorized agents
In the United States:
- Texas: Purchase licenses online through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department website or at about 1,700 retail locations including sporting goods stores, gun shops, and bait shops. You can also order by phone
- Florida: Licenses are available online at GoOutdoorsFlorida.com, in person at license agents or tax collector offices, by phone, or via the Fish|Hunt FL app
- New York: Licenses can be obtained from official License Issuing Agents, ordered online, or by phone through the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
- California: Licenses can be bought online through the California Department of Fish and Wildlife website, at local license sales agents such as sporting goods stores and bait shops, or by phone
- Virginia: Licenses are sold online through Go Outdoors Virginia, or in person at hundreds of license agents statewide
- Pennsylvania: You can buy licenses online or in person at license agents by searching for a nearby issuing agent
In Lithuania:
- Recreational fishing permits can be purchased online via the ALIS system, at supermarket cash desks, or at terminals like Perlas
In summary, fishing licenses are generally available online through official government or wildlife agency websites, by phone, or in person at authorized retailers such as sporting goods stores, bait shops, or government offices. Check your local or state wildlife agency website for the exact options and requirements in your area.
