District of Columbia License Information
When you purchase a fishing license, you're helping to protect, preserve and enhance the sport of fishing for today and for generations to come.
License fees help pay for fishery and hatchery management, habitat development and protection, endangered species programs, fishing and conservation education, lake maps and other publications, and many other valuable programs.
Fishing licenses for your state can be obtained from the link(s) below.
- DC Fishing License Requirements
- Buy Your DC Fishing License Online
- DC Fishing License Vendor List
- Downloadable Application for DC Fishing License (PDF)
- All anglers age 16 and older must possess a District fishing license before fishing from District waters.
- DC Fisheries and Wildlife Division
51 N Street, NE (5th Floor)
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 535-2260
Fishing Regulations
