FishKillFlea The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IN DNR) manages fishing licenses in the Hoosier State. Indiana offers affordable licenses with excellent value — and Lake Michigan access from the Indiana Dunes and Michigan City makes it a Great Lakes destination too.
2026 Indiana Fishing License Cost — Resident
| License Type | Price | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Fishing | $17.00 | Apr 1 – Mar 31 | All inland waters + Lake Michigan |
| Hunt/Fish Combo | $25.00 | Annual | Save vs. separate |
| Youth (17 & under) | $7.00 | Annual | Discounted youth rate |
| Senior (64+) | $3.00 | Annual | One of cheapest senior rates in US |
| Disabled | $2.00 | Annual | Qualifying conditions |
| 1-Day | $6.00 | One Day | Any waters |
| Lifetime | $315.00 | Lifetime | Resident only |
Indiana Fishing License Cost — Non-Resident
| License Type | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Annual | $35.00 | Apr 1 – Mar 31 |
| 7-Day | $20.00 | 7 Consecutive Days |
| 1-Day | $9.00 | One Day |
| Youth Annual | $7.00 | Annual |
IN Fishing Stamps
| Stamp | Price | Required For |
|---|---|---|
| Trout/Salmon Stamp | $11.00 | Lake Michigan trout & salmon fishing |
| Reservoir Annual | $6.00 | Brookville, Cagles Mill, selected reservoirs |
How Much Is an Indiana Fishing License?
| Angler Type | License | Stamps | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| IN Resident — warm water | $17.00 | — | $17.00 |
| IN Resident — Lake MI salmon | $17.00 | $11.00 | $28.00 |
| IN Resident 64+ | $3.00 | — | $3.00 |
| Visiting — 1 day | $9.00 | — | $9.00 |
| Visiting — 7 days | $20.00 | +$11 if Lake MI | $20–$31 |