Reduced Fee Fishing License
Reduced fee fishing license for PA resident veterans with 60-99% VA service-connected disability.
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Recreation & Parks — Pennsylvania
- Who it's for
- Veterans
- VA rating needed
- 60% or higher
- Estimated value
- $20+/year savings
- Where it applies
- Pennsylvania
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
What is Reduced Fee Fishing License?
Reduced Fee Fishing License is a Pennsylvania recreation & parks benefit for veterans. Reduced fee fishing license for PA resident veterans with 60-99% VA service-connected disability. Requires 60%+ VA disability rating. The listed value is $20+/year savings.
Who qualifies
- Requires 60%+ VA disability rating
- Pennsylvania residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
Bona fide PA resident with 60%-99% service-connected disability rated by the VA. Per PA Fish and Boat Commission, the law requires only that the injury or disability be service-connected — combat / war / armed-conflict service is NOT required for the reduced fee fishing license. Written certification from the VA confirming the service-connected disability rating is the required (and only acceptable) documentation. Note: permit fees (e.g., trout, Lake Erie) are not waived for the reduced fee license.
Verified information & sources
Last verified: May 12, 2026
Official source: pa.gov
Compiled and fact-checked against the official source linked above. Benefit rules and dollar amounts change over time — always confirm current details at the official source before applying. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) is a free, accredited advocate who can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
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