License Cost

Compare fishing license costs across all 50 US states — resident, non-resident, and lifetime pricing.

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Alabama Fishing License Cost (2025) — $16.15 FW, $28.50 SW

AL fishing license cost: $16.15 Freshwater, $28.50 Saltwater. Seniors 65+ are FREE! Offshore requires a $10 Gulf Reef Endorsement. Expires August 31st!

Alabama

Alaska Fishing License Cost (2025-2026) — $20 Resident, NR $100 + King Salmon Stamp

Alaska fishing license cost: $20 resident, NR $100, 7-day $45, 1-day $15. King Salmon Stamp +$15/$30. Senior 60+ FREE!

Alaska

Arizona Fishing License Cost (2025) — $37 Resident, NR $55. $5 Youth & Pioneer Combos!

AZ fishing license cost: $37 res, NR $55, 1-day $11. Incredible family deals: Youth 10-17 just $5, Pioneer 70+ $5!

Arizona

Arkansas Fishing License Cost (2025-2026) — Only $10.50 Resident! + Trout Permit $10

Arkansas fishing license cost: only $10.50 resident, NR $60, 3-day $6.50/$30. Trout permit +$10/$20. AGFC.

Arkansas

California Fishing License Cost (2026) — Full Price List

Complete 2026 California fishing license prices including resident, non-resident, daily, lifetime, and senior fees. Plus stamps, endorsements, and discounts.

California

Colorado Fishing License Cost (2025) — $55.38 Resident Total Cost

CO fishing license cost: CPW requires a $12.47 Habitat Stamp! The true Resident annual is $55.38. Non-Resident total is $129.61. Licenses expire March 31!

Colorado

Connecticut Fishing License Cost (2026) — $28 Inland, $10 Marine, Seniors FREE

2026 fishing license CT price: $28 inland, $10 marine, $32 all waters, NR 3-day $22/$8, seniors 65+ FREE. Official CT DEEP rates.

Connecticut

Delaware Fishing License Cost (2026) — Freshwater $8.50, Saltwater FREE, Surf Plate $90

Delaware fishing license cost: freshwater $8.50 cheapest Mid-Atlantic, saltwater FREE, seniors 65+ FREE, surf plate $90. DNREC.

Delaware

Florida Fishing License Cost (2026) — $17 FW, $17 SW, Seniors FREE!

FL fishing license cost: $17 Freshwater, $17 Saltwater, $32.50 Combo (best value!). Seniors 65+ FREE. Valid 12 full months.

Florida

Georgia Fishing License Cost (2025) — $15 Annual, FREE SIP Permit

GA fishing license cost: $15 Resident, $50 NR. Trout requires a $10 addition. Saltwater fishing requires a FREE SIP permit. Valid 365 days!

Georgia

Hawaii Fishing License Cost (2025) — $5 Freshwater! NR Saltwater $20-$70 (NEW 2024)

Hawaii fishing license cost: freshwater $5 (cheapest in US!). Saltwater FREE for residents, NR $20/day–$70/yr. NEW 2024!

Hawaii

Idaho Fishing License Cost (2025-2026) — $35.50 Total (Fish + Access Fee) & NR $118

Idaho fishing license cost: $30.50 + $5 access = $35.50 resident, NR $118, 3-year $73.75, 1-day $13.50. Price Lock program.

Idaho

Illinois Fishing License Cost (2026) — Resident & Non-Resident Prices

2026 IL fishing license prices: resident $15, non-resident $31.50, 24-hour $5.50, seniors FREE, Lake Michigan stamp, lifetime $435.

Illinois

Indiana Fishing License Cost (2026) — Resident & Non-Resident Prices

2026 IN fishing license: resident $17, non-resident $35, senior $3, youth $7, trout stamp $11, lifetime $315.

Indiana

Iowa Fishing License Cost (2025-2026) — $22 Annual + Trout Fee $14.50 & Senior Lifetime $61.50

Iowa fishing license cost: $22 annual, NR $48, trout +$14.50. Senior 65+ lifetime $61.50! Go Outdoors Iowa DNR.

Iowa

Kansas Fishing License Cost (2026) — $27.50 Annual, Senior 65-74 $15, 75+ FREE

2026 Kansas fishing license cost: $27.50 resident, NR 1-day $11, annual $57.50, senior 65-74 $15, 75+ FREE. Official KDWP rates.

Kansas

Kentucky Fishing License Cost (2025) — $23 Annual & FREE for Seniors!

KY fishing license cost: $23 res, $55 NR, 1-Day $7. Seniors 65+ fish completely for FREE with no license required! Trout permit $10.

Kentucky

Louisiana Fishing License Cost (2025) — $17 Basic, $15 Saltwater

LA fishing license cost: $17 Basic (Freshwater). Saltwater is a $15 add-on! NR Basic is $68. Hook and Line only $5. Valid for 365 continuous days!

Louisiana

Maine Fishing License Cost (2026) — $25 Season (Saltwater Included!) & Senior 70+ Lifetime $8

Maine fishing license cost: $25 resident (+$2 fee), saltwater included free, NR $64, senior 70+ lifetime $8! DIFW.

Maine

Maryland Fishing License Cost (2025-2026) — Nontidal $32 (NEW!), Tidal $15, Senior $12

MD fishing license cost: nontidal $32 (NEW Jun 2025!), NR $55, tidal $15. Senior 65+ $12 consolidated.

Maryland

Massachusetts Fishing License Cost (2026) — Freshwater $40, Saltwater $10, 70+ FREE

Mass state fishing license cost: freshwater $40, MA saltwater $10, NR $50, senior 65-69 $20, 70+ FREE. $5 Wildlands Stamp.

Massachusetts

Michigan Fishing License Cost (2026) — $26 All-Species (Trout/Salmon Included!)

MI fishing license cost: $26 res All-Species, $76 NR. BIG NEWS: All-Species covers Great Lakes, salmon & trout with no extra stamps! Senior 65+ $11.

Michigan

Minnesota Fishing License Cost (2026) — Resident & Non-Resident Prices

2026 MN fishing license prices: resident $25, non-resident $51, married couple $38.50, senior $6.50, lifetime $383, trout stamp.

Minnesota

Missouri Fishing License Cost (2025) — Only $13 Resident! NR $53.50, Senior 65+ FREE

MO fishing permit cost: only $13 res (cheapest!), NR $53.50, daily $9. Senior 65+ completely FREE.

Missouri