ID Fishing License Exemptions (2026) — Under 14 FREE, Seniors $15.75, DAV $7.75

Idaho fishing license age: under 14 free (NR catch counts toward adult!), seniors $15.75, DAV $7.75.

The Idaho fishing license age exemptions (source: IDFG):

CategoryLicense?Total CostNotes
Resident under 14Not required$0Own bag limit — no access fee needed
NR under 14Not required$0Catch counts toward licensed adult's limit!
Resident Junior 14-17Required — reduced$15.75$13.75 + $2 access fee
Resident Senior 65+Required — reduced$15.75$13.75 + $2 access fee
DAV (40%+ disability)Reduced$7.75$5.75 + $2 access fee
Military furloughReducedVariesActive duty on leave

NR Under 14 — Key Difference!

Unlike residents, NR children under 14 fish free but their catch counts toward a licensed adult's limit — unless they purchase their own license ($112). This is unique to Idaho.

See license types or cost details.

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