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's licensing is straightforward — a single fishing license covers both warm water and cold water species statewide, including Lake Michigan. Just add the trout stamp for Great Lakes salmonids.

IN License Decision Tree Are you an IN resident? Yes Annual: $17 No Annual: $35 🐟 Lake Michigan trout/salmon? Add Trout Stamp ($11) 💡 IN Resident 64+? Senior License only $3!

IN License Types

LicenseRes PriceNR PriceDuration
Annual Fishing$17.00$35.00Apr 1 – Mar 31
Hunt/Fish Combo$25.00—Annual
7-Day—$20.007 Days
1-Day$6.00$9.00One Day
Senior (64+)$3.00—Annual
Youth (17-)$7.00$7.00Annual
Lifetime$315.00—Lifetime

Stamps

StampPriceFor
Trout/Salmon Stamp$11.00Lake MI trout/salmon
Reservoir Annual$6.00Selected reservoirs

Get your IN fishing license →