License Types

Explore freshwater, saltwater, combination, and specialty fishing license types by state.

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AL Fishing License Types (2025) — Gulf Reef, Combo & Short Term

All AL license types: $16.15 FW, $28.50 SW. Going offshore? Find out why you need the $10 Gulf Reef Endorsement. 7-Day passes available.

Alabama

Alaska Fishing License Types (2026) — Sport, King Stamp, Halibut & 5 Salmon Species

All AK license types: $20 sport, King Stamp +$15/$30, Halibut Stamp, NR 1-14 day options. 5 salmon species coverage.

Alaska

AZ Fishing License Types (2025) — General $37, Combo $57 & 365-Day Validity!

All AZ license types: General $37, Combo $57, Youth $5. Buy anytime — valid 365 days from exact time of purchase!

Arizona

Arkansas Fishing License Types (2026) — $10.50 Annual, Trout Permit & Senior Lifetime

All AR license types: $10.50 Fisheries Conservation, trout +$10, 3-day $6.50, senior lifetime $10.50, combo $25.

Arkansas

California Fishing License Types (2026) — Complete Guide

All California fishing license types explained: resident, non-resident, daily, lifetime, senior, and military. Compare prices and choose the right one.

California

CO Fishing License Types (2025) — Habitat Stamp & Second Rod Tag

All CO license types: $42.91 Base Res. Find out why the $12.47 Habitat Stamp is mandatory for adults, and what the $12.68 Second Rod stamp allows.

Colorado

CT Fishing License Types (2026) — Inland, Marine, All Waters, Reciprocity

All fishing license CT types: $28 inland, $10 marine, $32 all waters, trout stamp $5. CT fishing license reciprocity with NY, MA, RI.

Connecticut

Delaware Fishing License Types (2026) — Freshwater, Saltwater FREE, Surf Plate $90 & Trout

All Delaware license types: freshwater $8.50, saltwater FREE, surf fishing license plate $90, trout $4.20. Off-peak ends 2027.

Delaware

FL Fishing License Types (2026) — Freshwater, Saltwater & Combo

All FL license types: $17 FW, $17 SW, $32.50 Combo. $100 Gold Sportsman covers hunt/fish/tags! Short-term 3-day and 7-day NR passes available.

Florida

GA Fishing License Types (2025) — Trout, Combo & Short Term

All GA license types: $15 Base Fishing, $10 Trout. Short-term 1-day passes are $5 and you can add extra days for just $1. See Sportsman passes.

Georgia

Hawaii Fishing License Types (2025) — Freshwater $5, NR Saltwater $70 & Wahiawa Permit

All HI license types: FW $5/$25, NR saltwater $20-$70 (new 2024!), Wahiawa peacock bass entry permit.

Hawaii

Idaho Fishing License Types (2026) — Annual, 3-Year Price Lock, Salmon/Steelhead Permit

All ID license types: $35.50 annual, 3-year $73.75 with Price Lock, salmon/steelhead $28.25, two-pole $16.75.

Idaho

Illinois Fishing License Types (2026) — Sport, Combo & Lifetime

All IL fishing license types: sport $15, sportsman combo $33, super combo $40, lifetime $435, Lake MI stamp.

Illinois

Indiana Fishing License Types (2026) — Which Do You Need?

All IN fishing license types: annual $17, combo $25, senior $3, youth $7, lifetime $315, trout stamp.

Indiana

Iowa Fishing License Types (2026) — Annual $22, Angler's Special $62 & Trout Fee

All IA license types: $22 annual, 3-year $62, combo $55, trout fee $14.50, bonus line $14, senior lifetime $61.50.

Iowa

Kansas Fishing License Types (2026) — Annual, 1-Day, 3-Day & Combo

All Kansas fishing license types: $27.50 annual, 1-day $6 res/$11 NR, combo $47.50, youth $5. No trout stamp needed.

Kansas

KY Fishing License Types (2025) — 3-Year, Joint/Spouse & Sportsman

All KY license types: $23 Annual, $55 3-Year, $42 Joint Spouse. $95 Sportsman covers hunting and all permits. Valid Mar 1 - Feb 28.

Kentucky

LA Fishing License Types (2025) — Basic, Saltwater & Hook/Line

All LA license types: $17 Basic FW, $15 Saltwater Add-On. See how the $5 Hook and Line pass works. Short-term 1-Day passes available.

Louisiana

Maine Fishing License Types (2026) — Season, Lifetime (Infant $150 to Adult $800) & Senior $8

All ME license types: $25 season, combo $43, lifetime infant $150/junior $300/adult $800, senior 70+ $8.

Maine

MD Fishing License Types (2025-2026) — Nontidal $32, Tidal $15 & 365-Day Validity

All MD license types: nontidal $32, tidal $15, trout stamp $20/$30. 365 days from purchase — not calendar!

Maryland

Massachusetts Fishing License Types (2026) — Freshwater $40, Saltwater $10 & Wildlands Stamp

All MA license types: freshwater $40, ocean fishing license MA $10, combo $60, Quabbin 1-day $5, Wildlands Stamp $5.

Massachusetts

MI Fishing License Types (2026) — The Simple All-Species System

All MI license types: $26 All-Species covers EVERYTHING. 24-Hour $10, 72-Hour (NR) $30. Valid April 1 through March 31.

Michigan

Minnesota Fishing License Types (2026) — Which Do You Need?

All MN fishing license types: individual, married couple, combo, sports, senior, lifetime $383, trout stamp.

Minnesota

MS Fishing License Types (2025) — All-Game, Avid Angler & 3-Day

All MS license types: $10 Base FW, $25 All-Game, $20 Avid Angler (FW/SW combo). See the geographic Highway 90/I-10 saltwater boundaries explained.

Mississippi