FishKillFlea The Iowa fishing license age exemptions (source: Iowa DNR):
| Category | License? | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 16 | Not required | $0 | BUT: trout fee ($14.50) still required for trout! |
| Resident 16+ | Required | $22.00 | Annual fishing |
| Senior 65+ Lifetime | Available | $61.50 | One-time — pays for itself in ~3 years |
| Disabled veteran (IA) | Free/reduced | Varies | Contact DNR |
| 100% disabled (IA resident) | Free | $0 | Qualifying disability |
Trout Fee for ALL Ages!
Iowa's trout fee is unique: everyone fishing trout waters must pay it, regardless of age or exemption. Even anglers under 16 who don't need a fishing license still need the $14.50 trout fee.
Senior Lifetime — Great Value
At $61.50, the senior lifetime fishing license pays for itself in just ~3 years of annual licenses ($22/year). Add the lifetime trout fee ($65) for total lifetime access at $126.50.
See license types or cost details.