gnamyl t1_j9mv61x wrote on February 23, 2023 at 2:39 AM

Rhode Island charges 2x for out of staters (I am a MA resident who lives close to RI camps) What do you think is an appropriate “slightly higher rate”? Not trying to be antagonistic seriously what are you thinking would work? Would 2x like RI be ok?

Figwit_ OP t1_j9mwtbg wrote on February 23, 2023 at 2:52 AM

I think 2x is a little bit high as well. I think an extra $5 or $10 per night would be more appropriate.

gnamyl t1_j9my6z6 wrote on February 23, 2023 at 3:02 AM

Well. I’m on your side. It’s not going to change but I’m in agreement with you. Fishing licenses are the same as I recall (haven’t bought one in years but CT wanted some huge amount of extra money for me as a MA resident and I live like 1 mile from the border)

sporky211 t1_j9pemnp wrote on February 23, 2023 at 5:06 PM

I believe you can use your license in certain lakes, i was just looking to renew my license this morning actually.

https://www.mass.gov/service-details/who-needs-a-recreational-saltwater-fishing-permit#:~:text=These%20agreements%20allow%20MA%20recreational,private%20vessel%20or%20from%20shore

As of Feb. 17, 2011, Massachusetts has reciprocity agreements with:
New Hampshire: MA to NH and NH to MA
Rhode Island: MA to RI and RI to MA
Connecticut: MA to CT and CT to MA
Maine: MA to ME only

bignose703 t1_j9qd7jw wrote on February 23, 2023 at 8:39 PM

A NH 3 day out of state fishing license is roughly the same as a full year resident license.