How Much Is a Lake Erie Fishing License?

Lake Erie is the fourth largest of the five Great Lakes in North America and is one of the most popular fishing destinations in the United States. Every angler who wants to fish in Lake Erie must have a valid fishing license and it differs depending on the state you reside in.

In Ohio, there are three types of fishing licenses available for anglers looking to fish in Lake Erie: a one-day, an annual, and a combo license. The one-day license costs $11 for residents and $16 for non-residents.

The annual license costs $25 for residents and $40 for non-residents. The combo license includes both resident and non-resident privileges and costs $50.

In Pennsylvania, anglers can purchase a three-year license that costs $27 for residents, or a one-year license that costs $22 for residents. Non-residents can purchase a three-year license for $50 or a one-year license for $30.

In New York, there are two types of fishing licenses available: an annual recreational marine registry (which covers all species) at a cost of $29 or an individual species permit which allows you to fish specific species only at a cost of $10.

Conclusion: Fishing in Lake Erie requires obtaining the appropriate fishing license depending on the state you reside in. Ohio residents will pay between 11 dollars (1 day) and 50 dollars (combo).

Pennsylvania residents will pay between 22 dollars (1 year) to 50 dollars (non resident 3 year). In New York, an annual recreational marine registry is 29 dollars or 10 dollars per individual species permit.

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Lindsay Collins