– Authorized Issuing Agent –
Frank’s Sport Shop is a Fishing License authorized issuing agent for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, which means that you can purchase your fishing licenses in our store located at 430 E. Tremont Ave. Bronx, NY 10457 (click on the address to get directions on Google Maps). Please contact our store for license service hours since our authorized agent is not always available. You can contact us by phone:
Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time (ET).
In New York State you need a fishing license if you are 16 years and older, and fishing for:
You DON’T need a fishing license if you are:
To qualify for a New York State Fishing License, you must have permanent residency in New York State for more than 30 days. Residency is a place where you maintain a fixed, permanent home, and to which you always intend to return.
You will need one of the following documents as proof of residency when purchasing your fishing license:
Free/Reduced Fee & Lifetime Licenses
Free/Reduced Fee
Note: For information on required documents and qualifications click the More Info links below. In most instances, you must be a New York resident.
You may qualify for a free/reduced fee annual fishing license if you are:
Lifetime Licenses:
Fish for life with a lifetime license! Available to New York residents only. See costs below.
General Fishing Licenses Cost
For New York Residents:
For Non-residents in New York: