document: Free registry replaces fishing licenses It 's official : Saltwater anglers no longer need a license to fish in New York waters , thanks to a state budget provision that swapped the controversial program out for a free registry . The changes take effect immediately and will remain in place through Dec. 31 , 2013 , according to the budget bill passed this week . Instead of paying $ 10 for an annual saltwater license , recreational fishermen ...
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