State Fishing License Information

Below you will find the most up to date data on obtaining fishing licenses in each of the states, including Washington, DC. Any applicable discount (resident or veteran) will be included as well.

Alabama

Resident Annual Freshwater Fishing License - $16.60

Resident Annual Saltwater Fishing License - $29.35

Non-Resident Annual Freshwater Fishing License - $64.60

Non-Resident Annual Saltwater Fishing License - $63.40

100% Physically Disabled (resident) Annual Fishing License - $3.45

20%+ Disabled Veteran (resident) Annual Freshwater Fishing License - $3.55

Lifetime Disabled Veteran (resident) Freshwater Fishing License - $53.15 (age 49 and under) - $29.50 (age 50 and above)

Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

www.outdooralabama.com/license-information

(334) 242-3465

Alaska

Resident Annual Sport Fishing License - $20.00

Resident Annual King Salmon Stamp - $10.00

Non-Resident Annual Sport Fishing License - $100.00

Non-Resident Annual King Salmon Stamp - $100.00

Lifetime (resident) Sport Fishing License - FREE

50%+ Disabled Veteran (resident) Freshwater Fishing License (permanent) - FREE

Alaska Department of Fish and Game

www.adfg.alaska.gov

(907) 465-2440

Arizona

Resident Annual Fishing License - $37.00

Non-Resident Annual Fishing License - $55.00

Pioneer (resident) Fishing License - FREE (age 70+ and resident for 25+ years)

100% P&T Disabled Veteran (resident) Lifetime Fishing License - FREE

Arizona Game & Fish

www.license.azgfd.com/fishing-2/licenses-and-regulations/

(602) 942-3000

Arkansas

Resident Fisheries Conservation License - $10.50

Resident Trout Permit - $10.00

Non-Resident Annual Fishing License - $60.00

Non-Resident Trout Permit - $20.00

Lifetime (resident) Fishing License - $10.50 (age 65+)

Lifetime Military Retiree (resident) Fishing License - $10.50

100% P&T 3-Year Veteran Disability (resident) Fishing License - $10.50

100% P&T Disabled Veteran (resident) Lifetime Fishing License - $1.50

Arkansas Game and Fish Commission

www.agfc.com/resources/licensing/fishing-license-descriptions-and-fees/

(833) 345-0325

California

Resident Sport Fishing License - $62.90

Non-Resident Sport Fishing License - $169.82

Reduced Fee Disabled Veteran (resident/non-resident) Sport Fishing License - $10.29

California Department of Fish and Wildlife

www.wildlife.ca.gov/licensing/fishing/

(916) 928-5805

Colorado

Resident Sport Fishing License - $41.83
Non-Resident Sport Fishing License - $117.14

Lifetime Disabled Veteran (resident) Fishing License - $FREE

Colorado Parks and Wildlife
cpw.state.co.us/activities/fishing-licenses-and-dates
(303) 297-1192

Connecticut

Resident Inland Fishing License - $28.00
Resident Marine Waters Fishing License - $10.00
Resident All Waters Fishing License - $32.00
Non-Resident Inland Fishing License - $55.00
Non-Resident Marine Waters Fishing License - $15.00
Non-Resident All Waters Fishing License - $63.00

Trout and Salmon Stamp - $5.00

Resident Senior Citizen Inland Fishing License - FREE (age 65+)

Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
portal.ct.gov/deep/fishing/ct-fishing
(860) 424-3474

Delaware

Resident Fishing License - $11.00
Resident Trout Stamp - $5.20
Non-Resident Fishing License - $22.50
Non-Resident Trout Stamp - $7.20
Boat Fishing License (20' or less) - $42.50 (resident/non-resident)
Boat Fishing License (21'+) - $52.50 (resident/non-resident)

Disabled Veterans 60%+ Service Connected - EXEMPT

Senior Citizen Fishing License - EXEMPT (age 65+)

Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife
dnrec.delaware.gov/fish-wildlife/licenses/fees
(302) 739-9918

Florida

Resident Freshwater Fishing License - $17.00
Resident Saltwater Fishing License - $17.00
Resident Saltwater (Shoreline Only) - FREE
Non-Resident Freshwater Fishing License - $47.00
Non-Resident Saltwater Fishing License - $47.00

Disabled Veterans 50%+ Service Connected - FREE

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
myfwc.com/license/recreational/freshwater-fishing
(850) 488-4676

Georgia

Resident Fishing License - $15.00
Resident Trout Stamp - $10.00
Non-Resident Fishing License - $50.00
Non-Resident Trout Stamp - $25.00

Senior Lifetime Fishing - $35.00 (age 65+)

Disabled Veteran 100% P&T Service Connected - $3.00

Georgia Department of Natural Resources
georgiawildlife.com/licenses-permits-passes
(800) 366-2661

Hawaii

Resident Freshwater Fishing License - $5.00
Resident Saltwater Fishing License - EXEMPT
Non-Resident Freshwater Fishing License - $25.00
Non-Resident Saltwater Fishing License - $70.00

Senior Fishing License - FREE (age 65+)

Hawaii Department of Land & Natural Resources
portal.ehawaii.gov/home/online-services/freshwater-fishing-licenses
(808) 587-0109

Idaho

Resident Fishing License - $30.50
Resident Salmon and Steelhead - $15.25
Non-Resident Fishing License - $108.00
Non-Resident Salmon and Steelhead - $28.25

Disabled Veteran 40%+ Service Connected - $5.75

Idaho Fish and Game
idfg.idaho.gov/licenses
(208) 334-3700

Illinois

Resident Sport Fishing License - $15.00
Non-Resident Sport Fishing License - $31.50
Inland Trout Stamp - $6.50
Lake Michigan Salmon Stamp - $6.50

Disabled Veteran 10%+ Service Connected - EXEMPT (resident/non-resident)

Resident Senior Sport Fishing License - $7.75 (ages 65-74)
Resident Super Senior Sport Fishing License - $1.50 (ages 75+)

Illinois Department of Natural Resources
dnr.illinois.gov/lpr/fishinglicensesfees
(217) 782-6302

Indiana

Resident Fishing License - $23.00
Non-Resident Fishing License - $60.00
Resident/Non-Resident Trout & Salmon Stamp - $11.00

Resident Disabled Veteran - All Service Connected - $2.75

Senior Fishing License - $3.00 (ages 64+)

Indiana Department of Natural Resources
in.gov/dnr/fish-and-wildlife/licenses-and-permits/license-fees
(800) 457-8283

Iowa

Resident Fishing License - $22.00
Resident Trout Fish Fee - $14.50
Non-Resident Fishing License - $48.00
Non-Resident Trout Fish Fee - $17.50

Lifetime Disabled Veteran - All Service Connected - $7.00

Resident Lifetime Fishing License - $61.50 (ages 65+)
Resident Lifetime Trout Fish Fee - $65.00 (ages 65+)

Iowa Department of Natural Resources
iowadnr.gov/fishing/buy-your-license
(515) 725-8200

Kansas

Resident Fishing License - $27.50
Non-Resident Fishing License - $77.50
Resident/Non-Resident Trout Permit - $14.50
Resident/Non-Resident Paddlefish Permit - $12.50

Disabled Veteran 30%+ Service Connected - FREE

Resident Senior Fishing License - $15.00 (ages 65-74)

Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks
ksoutdoors.com/fishing/fishing-applications-and-fees
(833) 587-2164

Kentucky

Resident Fishing License - $23.00
Non-Resident Fishing License - $55.00
Resident/Non-Resident Trout Permit - $10.00

Disabled Veteran Sportsman 50%+ Service Connected - $12.00

Resident Senior Sportsman License - $12.00 (ages 65+)

Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources
fw.ky.gov/licenses/pages/fees
(800) 858-1549

Louisiana

Resident Basic Fishing License - $17.00
Resident Saltwater (must have Basic) Fishing License - $15.00
Resident Hook & Line (cane pole) - $5.00
Non-Resident Basic Fishing License - $68.00
Non-Resident Saltwater (must have Basic) Fishing License - $60.00

Resident Retired Military - $20.00

Resident Disabled Veterans - FREE

Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries
https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/license-and-permit-fee-list
(225) 765-2800

Maine

Resident Season Fishing License (Saltwater Included) - $25.00
Non-Resident Season Fishing LIcense (Saltwater Included) - $64.00

Resident - Lifetime Disabled Veteran 50%+ Service Connected - FREE

Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife
maine.gov/ifw/fishing-boating/fishing/laws-rules/license-requirements
(207) 287-8000

Maryland

Resident Non-Tidal/Freshwater Fishing License - $20.50
Resident Chesapeake Bay& Coastal Sport Fishing License - $15.00
Resident Trout Stamp - $5.00
Non-Resident Non-Tidal/Freshwater Fishing License - $30.50
Non-Resident Chesapeake Bay& Coastal Sport Fishing License - $22.50
Non-Resident Trout Stamp - $10.00

Resident Lifetime Disabled Veteran 100% Service Connected - FREE

Resident Senior Consolidated License - $5.00

Maryland Department of Natural Resources
dnr.maryland.gov/pages/service_fishing_license
(877) 634-6361

Massachusetts

Resident Fishing License (ages 18-64) - $36.50
Resident Fishing License (ages 65-69) - $18.25
Resident Fishing License (ages 70+) - FREE
Resident/Non-Resident Saltwater Fishing License - $10.00
Non-Resident Fishing License - $46.50

Resident Disabled Veteran - FREE

Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries
mass.gov/info-details/license-types-and-fees
(617) 626-1520

Michigan

Resident All Species Fishing License - $26.00
Non-Resident All Species Fishing License - $76.00

Resident Disabled Veteran 100% Service Connected - FREE

Senior All Species Fishing License - $11 (ages 65+)

Michigan Department of Natural Resources
mdnr-elicense.com
(517) 284-6057

Minnesota

see website or call number below

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
dnr.state.mn-us/licenses/fishing/index
(651) 296-6157

Mississippi

Resident Sportsman Fishing License - $45.00
Resident Saltwater Fishing License - $10.00
Non-Resident Sportsman Fishing License - $68.00
Non-Resident Saltwater Fishing License - $30.00

Resident Disabled Veteran 100% P&T - EXEMPT

Senior Lifetime Freshwater Fishing License - EXEMPT (ages 65+)
Senior Lifetime Saltwater Fishing License - $5.00

Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries & Parks
mdwfp.com/licenses-permits/hunting-and-fishing-license-prices
(601) 432-2400

Missouri

Resident Fishing License - $13.00
Resident/Non-Resident Trout Stamp - $10.00
Non-Resident Fishing License - $51.00

Resident Disabled Veteran 60%+ Service Connected - EXEMPT

Missouri Department of Conservation
mdc.mo.gov/permits/fishing-permits
(816) 622-0900

Montana

Resident Base Fishing License - $21.00
Non-Resident Base Fishing License - $100.00

Resident Senior Base Fishing License - $10.50 (ages 62+)

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
fwp.mt.gov/buyandapply/fishinglicenses
(406) 444-2535

Nebraska

Resident Fishing License - $38.00
Resident Paddlefish Stamp - $33.00
Non-Resident Fishing License - $84.00
Non-Resident Paddlefish Stamp - $57.00

Veteran Fishing License - $5.00 (ages 64+)
Resident Lifetime Disabled Veteran 50%+ Service Connected - FREE

Resident Senior Fishing License - $5.00

Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
gooutdoorsne.com/login
(402) 471-0641

Nevada

Resident Fishing License - $40.00
Non-Resident Fishing License - $80.00

Resident Disabled Veteran 50%+ Service Connected - $15.00

Resident Senior Specialty Combination License - $15.00 (ages 65+)

Nevada Department of Wildlife
ndow.org/apply-buy/fishing-licenses
(775) 688-1500

New Hampshire

Resident Freshwater Fishing License - $45.00
Resident/Non-Resident Saltwater Fishing License - $11.00
Non-Resident Freshwater Fishing License - $63.00

Resident Lifetime Disabled Veteran 100% P&T - $10.00

Resident Senior Freshwater Fishing License - $7.00 (ages 68+)

New Hampshire Fish and Game Department
wildlife.nh.gov/licenses-and-permits/licenses-prices
(603) 271-3421

New Jersey

Resident Fishing License - $22.50
Resident Trout Stamp - $10.50
Non-Resident Fishing License - $34.00
Non-Resident Trout Stamp - $20.00

Saltwater Fishing License - N/A but must sign Saltwater Recreational Registry

Resident Disabled Veteran Fishing License - FREE

Resident Senior Fishing License - $10.50 (ages 64-69)
Resident Senior Fishing License - FREE (ages 70+)

New Jersey Fish & Wildlife
https://dep.nj.gov/njfw/fishing/freshwater/buy-a-license/
(609) 777-3373

New Mexico

Resident Fishing License - $25.00
Non-Resident Fishing License - $56.00

Resident Veteran Fishing License - 50% Discount on ALL Licenses
Resident Disabled Veteran 100% Service Connected - FREE

Resident Senior Fishing License - $8.00 (ages 65-69)
Resident Senior Fishing License - FREE (ages 70+)

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish
https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/download/2024-2025-new-mexico-fishing-rules-and-info
(888) 248-6866

New York

Resident Fishing License - $25.00
Non-Resident Fishing License - $50.00

Saltwater Fishing License - N/A but must sign Recreational Marine Fishing Registry

Resident Disabled Veteran 40%+ Service Connected - $5.00

Resident Senior Fishing License - $5.00 (ages 70+)

New York Department of Environmental Conservation
https://dec.ny.gov/regulatory/permits-licenses/sporting-and-use/sporting/fishing-license
(518) 402-8883

North Carolina

see website or call number below

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
https://www.deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/marine-fisheries/licenses-permits-and-leases/recreational-fishing-licenses
(877) 623-6748

North Dakota

Resident Fishing License - $18.00
Non-Resident Fishing License - $53.00

Resident Disabled Veteran 50%+ Service Connected - $5.00

Resident Senior Fishing License - $5.00 (ages 65+)

North Dakota Game and Fish
https://gf.nd.gov/fishing/licensing
(701) 328-6300

Ohio

Resident Fishing License - $25.00
Non-Resident Fishing License - $51.00

Resident Disabled Veteran 100% Service Connected - FREE

Resident Senior Fishing License - $10.00

Ohio Department of Natural Resources
ohiodnr.gov/buy-and-apply/hunting-fishing-boating/fishing-resources/fishing-licenses
(800) 945-3543

Oklahoma

Resident Fishing License - $31.00
Non-Resident Fishing License - $81.00

Resident Lifetime Disabled Veteran Combo License - $25.00 (60%+)
Resident Lifetime Disabled Veteran Combo License - $200.00 (59% and below)

Resident Senior Lifetime Fishing License - $30.00 (ages 65+)

Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
https://www.wildlifedepartment.com/licensing/regs/license-fees
(405) 521-3852

Oregon

Resident Fishing License - $44.00
Non-Resident Fishing License - $110.50

Resident Angling Tag (salmon/steelhead/halibut) - $46.00
Non-Resident Angling Tag (salmon/steelhead/halibut) - $66.00

Resident Disabled Veteran - FREE

Resident Senior Fishing License - $29.00 (ages 70+)

Oregon Department of Fish. & Wildlife
myodfw.com/fishing/licensing-info
(800) 720-6339

Pennsylvania

Resident Fishing License - $27.97
Non-Resident Fishing License - $60.97
Resident/Non-Resident Trout Stamp - $14.97

Resident Disabled Veteran 100% Service Connected - FREE

Resident Senior Fishing License - $14.97

Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
https://www.pa.gov/agencies/fishandboat
(717) 705-7800

Rhode Island

Resident Fishing License - $21.00
Resident Saltwater Fishing License - $7.00
Resident/Non-Resident Trout Stamp - $5.50
Non-Resident Fishing License - $38.00
Non-Resident Saltwater Fishing License - $10.00

Resident Disabled Veteran 100% Service Connected - FREE

Resident Senior Fishing License - FREE (ages 65+)

Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
https://dem.ri.gov/natural-resources-bureau/natural-resources-divisions/fish-wildlife/freshwater-fishing/licenses-0
(401) 222-3576

South Carolina

Resident Freshwater Fishing License - $10.00
Resident Saltwater Fishing License - $15.00
Non-Resident Freshwater Fishing License - $35.00
Non-Resident Saltwater Fishing License - $75.00

Resident Disabled Veteran Fishing License - FREE (3 year term)

Resident Senior Lifetime Fishing License - $9.00 (ages 64+)

South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
https://www.dnr.sc.gov/licenses/pricing
(803) 734-4367

South Dakota

Resident Fishing License - $31.00
Non-Resident Fishing License - $80.00

Resident Disabled Veteran 40%+ Service Connected - $10.00 (4 year term)

Resident Senior Fishing License - $17.00 (ages 65+)

South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks
https://gfp.sd.gov/license-types
(605) 223-7660

Tennessee

see website or call number below

Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
https://www.tn.gov/twra/license-sales
(615) 781-6500

Texas

Resident Freshwater Fishing License - $30.00
Resident Saltwater Fishing License - $35.00
Non-Resident Freshwater Fishing License - $58.00
Non-Resident Saltwater Fishing License - $63.00

Resident/Non-Resident Disabled Veteran 50%+ Service Connected - FREE

Resident Senior Freshwater Fishing License - $12.00 (ages 65+)
Resident Senior Saltwater Fishing License - $17.00 (ages 65+)

Texas Parks & Wildlife
https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/licenses/fishing-licenses-stamps-tags-packages/fishing-licenses-and-packages
(512) 389-4800

Utah

Resident Fishing License - $40.00
Non-Resident Fishing License - $94.00

Resident Disabled Veteran 20%+ Service Connected - $12.00

Resident Senior Fishing License - $31.00 (ages 65+)

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
https://wildlife.utah.gov/licenses/fees
(801) 538-4700

Vermont

Resident Fishing License - $28.00
Non-Resident Fishing License - $54.00

Resident Disabled Veteran 60%+ Permanent Fishing License - FREE

Resident Senior Permanent Fishing License - FREE (ages 66+)

Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department
anrweb.vt.gov/FWD/FW/LicenseInformation
802-828-1000

Virginia

Resident Freshwater Fishing License - $23.00
Resident Saltwater Fishing License - $17.50
Non-Resident Freshwater Fishing License - $47.00
Non-Resident Saltwater Fishing License - $25.00
Resident/Non-Resident Trout Stamp - $23.00 (for stock waters only)

Resident Disabled Veteran 30-49% Permanent Fishing License - $100.00
Resident Disabled Veteran 50-69% Permanent Fishing License - $75.00
Resident Disabled Veteran 70-100% Permanent Fishing License - $50.00
Resident Disabled Veteran P&T Permanent Fishing License - FREE

Resident Senior Permanent Fishing License - $9.00 (ages 65+)

Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
dwr.virginia.gov/fishing/regulations/licenses/
(804) 367-1000

Washington

Resident Freshwater Fishing License - $29.50
Resident Saltwater Fishing License - $30.05
Non-Resident Freshwater Fishing License - $84.50
Non-Resident Saltwater Fishing License - $59.25

Resident Disabled Veteran 30% Service Connected - $11.35 (combo license)
Non-Resident Disabled Veteran 30% Service Connected - $55.35 (combo license)

Resident Senior Freshwater Fishing License - $7.50 (ages 70+)
Resident Senior Saltwater Fishing License - $8.05 (ages 70+)

Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife
wdfw.wa.gov/licenses/fishing/types-fees
(360) 902-2200

West Virginia

Resident Fishing License - $19.00
Resident Trout Stamp - $10.00
Non-Resident Fishing License - $37.00
Non-Resident Trout Stamp - $16.00

Resident Disabled Veteran 100 P&T Service Connected - FREE

Resident Senior Lifetime Fishing License - $25.00 (ages 65+)

West Virginia Department of Natural Resources
wvdnr.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/license-3.pdf
(304) 558-2758

Wisconsin

Resident Fishing License - $20.00
Resident/Non-Resident Inland Trout Stamp - $10.00
Resident/Non-Resident Great Lake Salmon/Trout Stamp - $10.00
Non-Resident Fishing License - $55.00

Resident Disabled Veteran 70%+ Service Connected - $3.00

Resident Senior Fishing License - $7.00 (ages 65+)

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Fishing/outreach/FishingLicenses
(888) 936-7463

Wyoming

Resident Fishing License - $27.00
Non-Resident Fishing License - $102.00

Resident Disabled Veteran 50%+ Service Connected - FREE

Resident Senior Lifetime Fishing License - FREE (ages 65+)

Wyoming Game & Fish Department
wgfd.wyo.gov/licenses-applications/license-fee-list
(307) 777-4600

Washington, DC

Resident Fishing License - $10.00
Non-Resident Fishing License - $13.00

Resident Senior Fishing License - EXEMPT (ages 65+)

Department of Energy & Environment
doee.dc.gov/service/get-fishing-license
(202) 535-2600