​HARRISBURG, Pa. (December 1) – A year’s worth of angling adventure awaits when you purchase your 2025 Pennsylvania fishing license, permits, or gift vouchers — on sale today!

Beginning December 1, 2024, fishing licenses, permits, and vouchers for the upcoming 2025 season can be purchased through the HuntFishPA online portal on the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) website (Fishandboat.com), on your smartphone using the FishBoatPA mobile app, or by visiting one of nearly 700 retail license issuing agents.  2025 licenses, permits, and vouchers purchased now are valid immediately for up to 13 months, from December 1, 2024, through December 31, 2025.

“As the busy winter and holiday seasons kick into high gear, now is the best time to get a jump on the fishing opportunities happening right now and just ahead in the spring,” said Tim Schaeffer, PFBC Executive Director.  “Whether you’re buying a fishing license for yourself or purchasing a voucher to give as a gift to family and friends, you’re unlocking the chance to make some lifelong memories on the water.  Getting your license now ensures you can take advantage of every fishing season throughout the rest of this year and next year.  Pennsylvania is one of the premier states to fish in the country, with literally something for everyone.  Those opportunities are made possible by the investment of fishing license dollars, and we thank you for being an integral part of that cycle of success.”

Fishing licenses, permits, and vouchers can be purchased easily, conveniently, and safely online from your computer or smart phone.  Customers can choose from annual or multi-year licenses and permits with 3, 5, and 10-year options, and all documents may be printed immediately upon purchase or saved digitally to a smart device which serves as proof of possession.  While many customers still prefer to purchase fishing licenses in person from local issuing agents, online purchases can save time and help you avoid long lines, especially right before the spring trout season, which begins statewide on Saturday, April 5, 2025.  For added convenience, customers can choose an auto-renew option at the time of purchase, so they never miss a fishing season.

In addition to licenses and popular permits, such as the trout, Lake Erie, or even unpowered boat launch permits, customers may choose to purchase vouchers that can be given as gifts and be redeemed by recipients. 

“As an angler, one of the most rewarding things you can do is to get someone else, of any age, involved in fishing,” added Schaeffer.  “Giving the gift of a fishing license voucher is an easy way to get someone new started, or spark renewed interest in someone who enjoys fishing but hasn’t been out on the water for a while.  Even for someone who doesn’t fish, purchasing a fishing license supports the protection of Pennsylvania’s native species, conservation of the outdoors, and clean water that benefits everyone.”

Once again for the 2025 license year, customers can purchase a collectible fishing license button.  This year’s button features a classic keystone design familiar from many vintage fishing license buttons, highlighted by a vibrant conservation green and navy blue color scheme.  In 2025, a limited-edition production of 10,000 buttons will be produced, and customers will receive a randomly numbered button between 00001-10000.  Please note that buttons are not issued at the time of purchase and will be mailed to the buyer.