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.

All CO Fishing License Types (2025)

License TypeTotal Res CostTotal NR CostDuration
Adult Annual (18-64)$55.38$129.61Expires Mar 31
Senior Annual (65+)$11.73Expires Mar 31
Youth Annual (16-17)$11.73$11.73Expires Mar 31
1-Day Pass$16.72$20.21Valid 24 hours
5-Day Pass$50.72Valid 5 Days
Second Rod Stamp$12.68$12.68Expires Mar 31

The Habitat Stamp Explained

CPW funds wildlife conservation via a mandatory $12.47 Habitat Stamp. By law, any individual aged 18-64 MUST purchase this stamp when buying their first hunting or fishing license of the season. The prices listed above safely combine the base license and the stamp to show you your true checkout cost.

Gold Medal Waters

Colorado designates certain rivers as "Gold Medal" waters. Your standard license covers fishing here, but you must adhere to incredibly strict gear rules (often artificial flies and lures only, totally barbless hooks, and strict catch-and-release rules). Read the manual before fishing!

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