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Fishing Licenses & Drive-on
Surf Fishing Permits
FISHING LICENSES
A license is required in all waters to fish, clam, or crab.
Resident Annual Fishing License: $8.50
Non-Resident Annual Fishing License: $20
7-day Tourist Fishing License: $12.50
Where to purchase a fishing license:
Bethany Auto Parts & Marine l 13 Atlantic Ave., Ocean View, DE
G&E Hardware l 30264 Cedar Neck Rd., Ocean View, DE
Short’s Marine l 32415 Long Neck Rd., Millsboro, DE
DRIVE - ON SURF FISHING PERMITS
The purchase of a surf fishing permit enables individuals to drive onto designated beaches for the
sole purpose of surf fishing. A license plate, permit, and a decal are issued. The permit also allows
the vehicle to gain entrance into all Delaware State Parks (excludes: Fort Delaware, Killens Pond
Water Park, and Deauville Beach). There is no cap on the number of permits sold and permits are
valid from January 1st through December 31st.
Resident Annual Permit: $90 Resident Two-Year Permit: $180
Senior Resident Annual Permit: $80 Senior Resident Two-Year Permit: $160
Non-Resident Annual Permit: $180 Non-Resident Two-Year Permit: $360
Senior Non-Resident Annual Permit: $160 Senior Non-Resident Two-Year Permit: $320
Where to purchase a drive-on Surf Fishing Permit:
Delaware Seashore State Park & Indian River Marina l 39415 Inlet Rd., Rehoboth Beach, DE
Indian River Life Saving Station l 25039 Coastal Hwy., Rehoboth Beach, DE
For more information please visit destateparks.com/passes-permits-and-fees.
OFF-PEAK SURF FISHING PERMITS
An off-peak surf fishing permit allows you to drive onto the beach to fish, with no reservation
necessary, on off-peak days only.
Monday to Friday - Peak Season (Memorial Day weekend to the Monday after Labor Day).
Vehicle access on holidays and weekends during Peak Season not allowed.
All holiday access is excluded.
7 days a week - Off Peak Season (Tuesday after Labor Day to Memorial Day weekend).
Off-Peak Surf Fishing Vehicle Permit Rates
Resident Off-Peak Permit: $70 Non-Resident Off-Peak Permit: $140
Residents (62+) Off-Peak Permit: $60 Non-Residents (62+) Off-Peak Permit: $130
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