How to Get a Kansas Fishing License (2026) — KDWP Online Step-by-Step

How to get a Kansas fishing license online: KDWP portal instant. Online fishing license Kansas $27.50 res. Phone 1-833-587-2164.

Here's how to get a Kansas fishing license through the KDWP online licensing portal.

Step-by-Step: Online Purchase

  1. Visit KDWP Licensing at ksoutdoors.gov or Go Outdoors Kansas
  2. Create an account with your driver's license number and SSN
  3. Select your license type: Annual $27.50 res, or one day fishing license Kansas $6 res / $11 NR
  4. Pay by credit/debit card and print or save digitally
  5. Your license is valid for 365 days from purchase — not calendar year

By Phone

Call 1-833-587-2164 to purchase by phone with a credit/debit card.

In Person

Visit any authorized retail location — Walmart, Cabela's, local bait shops, or KDWP offices in Pratt, Dodge City, or Topeka.

Renewal

Kansas licenses expire 365 days after purchase. Renew online at the same portal. Your customer ID remains the same, so renewal is quick — just log in and purchase again.

Check if you qualify for free or reduced rates: KS exemptions guide. Compare costs at KS cost breakdown.

Your online fishing license Kansas purchase is instant. Apply now →