Alaska Fishing License Guide (2026)
Alaska requires a fishing license for anyone 16 years or older. The Last Frontier offers unparalleled salmon fishing on the Kenai, Copper, and Russian Rivers, plus trophy halibut, trout, and grayling in pristine wilderness waters.
16+
Min Age
No
Free Days
$29
Resident/yr
$145
Non-Res/yr
💰 License Costs (2026)
Resident Licenses
| License Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Annual Resident | $29 |
Non-Resident Licenses
| License Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Annual Non-Resident | $145 |
| 14-Day Non-Resident | $105 |
| 7-Day Non-Resident | $75 |
| 3-Day Non-Resident | $35 |
| 1-Day Non-Resident | $15 |
Senior & Special Licenses
| License Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Senior License (60+) FREE for AK residents 60+ | $0 |
Additional Stamps & Permits
| Stamp | Price | Required? |
|---|---|---|
| King Salmon Stamp Required for king (chinook) salmon fishing | $15 | Required |
📍 Where to Buy
Explore all Alaska purchase options →📅 Timing & Free Fishing Days
Free Fishing Days 2026
Jun
6
License Validity
👤 Age Requirements & Exemptions
👶
Under 16 Exemption
👴
FREE License for Seniors (60+)
🎖️
Military Stationed in AK
⚖️ Penalties for Fishing Without a License
$100–$
3000
misdemeanor
🔧 How to Get Your License
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1
Visit the Official Portal
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Select Your License Type
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Complete Payment & Download