Licenses Available
from NJ Fish and Wildlife 2008

PLEASE NOTE!
Scott's Bait and Tackle
is NOT a license agent

You can obtain fishing, clamming or crabpot licenses via the states website online:

http://www.wildlifelicense.com/nj/
You can also obtain hunting licenses/permits through the online website if you have purchased via their new system previously at a license agent.
All Hunting Licenses <=== See Hunting info

Hunting/fishing licences can also be obtained locally via the Nacote Creek Offices of NJ Fish and Wildlife. Map: http://www.scottsbt.com/mapcharts/nacotemap2.pdf

If you are not local, see NJ Fish and Wildlife website to find the license agent nearest your location: http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/agentlst.htm

Shellfish License information
A clamming license is now called a shellfish license and is required for harvesting of all speciees of benthic mollusks (with the exception of conchs, addressed in the commercial marine fisheries regulations), including, but not limited to, hard and soft clams, surf clams, oysters, bay scallops and mussels. Other specific commercial shellfish licenses exist such as surf clam dredge, Delaware Bay oyster drege boat, and Delaware Bay license to harviest in Areas 1, 2 and 3.

Prior to harvesting any shellfish, be certain to consult the Shellfish Growing Water Classification Charts published by DEP's Bureau of Marine Water Monitoring, available at any shellfish license agent, state shellfish offices, marine police station, online at http://www.nj.gove/dep/bmw/waterclass.htm or call the Bureau of Marine Water Monitoring at 609-748-2000. Licenses available for purchase online: http://www.wildlifelicense.com/nj/

2008 Clamming/Crabbing License Pricing
Non-commercial Crab Pot License $2.00
Resident Recreational Shellfish License $10.00
Resident Senior (62 and older) Recreational Shellfish License
Click here for more info		 $2.00
Juvenile (under 14 years of age) Recreational Shellfish License (Resident/Non-Resident) $2.00
Non-Resident Recreational Shellfish License $20.00
Commercial Shellfish License $50.00
Non-Resident Commercial Shellfish License $250.00
Fillet Permit for Party Boats $2.00
To Use Fish Nets, Pounds and Pots in Marine & Estuarine Waters within Three Miles of Shore Fee Varies

FRESHWATER FISHING LICENSES
See our Freshwater Fishing section for detailed info on NJ freshwater fishing laws and other related info.

2008 Freshwater License Pricing
Resident Fishing (Ages 16-64 yrs.) $22.50
Sr. Resident Fishing (Ages 65-69 yrs.) $12.50
Resident Trout Stamp $10.50
Non-Resident Fishing (Ages 16 and up) $34.00
Non-Resident Trout Stamp $20.00
7-Day Vacation Fishing (nonresidents only) $19.50
2-Day Vacation Fishing (nonresidents only) $9.00
All Around Sportsman (includes Resident Fishing,
Firearm Hunting and Bow Hunting licenses)		 $72.25
You can purchase your freshwater fishing license online via the state's website: http://www.wildlifelicense.com/nj/
This applies to freshwater fishing only, and you have to obtain the trout stamp at a state agent (or online according to their website) if you wish to fish trout stocked waters.
ADDITIONAL Regulation INFORMATION
NJ Saltwater Regulation Tables
NJ Saltwater Detailed Reglutions (including crabbing/clamming)

CRAB POT See: CRAB POT Reglutions
SHELLFISH--Clam/Oyster
Licenses are valid for: 
NJ Resident--January 1 to December 31, 2008
Non-Resident-- June 1 to Sept. 30, 2008
Senior Shellfish:  Anyone age 62+ can apply for this license, the fee is $2.00. We have the application for the senior license at the store, so you can pick one up and mail it in to Nacote Creek. Or you can print out the application: Click here to load application file (.pdf file: Adobe Acrobat Reader needed)
See: Clamming Reglutions For detailed information on laws and restrictions
FRESHWATER FISHING
Licenses are valid for: 
NJ Resident/Non-Resident Season--Date of Purchase to December 31, 2008
Non-Resident/Vacation 7 Day--for dates specified at time of purchase.
Non-Resident/2 Day--for dates specified at time of purchase.
Basic requirements: License must be worn in a conspicuous place on the outer clothing while engaged in fishing, and must be exhibited to law enforcement personnel on request. Anyone age 16 or above must have a valid license to fish the fresh waters of NJ with hand line, rod and line, or longbow and arrow. This includes privately owned lakes and other waters. Anyone under age 16 does not require a fishing license. Proof of age may be required in the form of a birth certificate. Anyone age 70 or older is no longer required to purchase a license or a trout stamp: proof of age may be supplied to any inquiring law enforcement officer in the form of a drivers license.
Residency:  It is unlawful for any person to obtain a resident license unless they have actually lived in this state for 6 months immediately prior to the time of application. Drivers license or voters registration card may be used as proof of residency. Ownership of property in NJ does NOT constitute residency.
TROUT STAMP:  No person between the ages of 16 and 69 shall take, attempt to take, or kill trout without a valid fishing license and trout stamp.
Additional information:  is available in the NJ freshwater fishing digest at the store. Be aware that seasons/regulations for catching/keeping various fish change from area to area. If you are planning to fish in fresh waters, obtain the freshwater fishing digest as soon as possible. These regulations are published each year and are available at no charge.
You can also view these regulations in our freshwater section
Lost Licenses Replacements for lost licenses may be obtained from all law enforcement regional offices, the Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center, and the division's Trenton office. Each license is issue with a duplicate copy/receipt--please be sure to keep this copy in a safe place, separate from the actual license, as it is required to obtain a replacement for your license. Replacement licenses are $2.00. Trout stamps are not replaceable, and have to be re-purchased. Licenses must be re-purchased if both license and receipt copy are lost.

We have the forms for sending for a replacement license at the store if you should need one.