Where to Buy a KY Fishing License (2026) — fw.ky.gov & Walmart

KY fishing license online via KDFWR app. Buy in person at Walmart, county clerks across all 120 counties, or bait shops.

Get your KY fishing license online through the official KDFWR portal.

Online — fw.ky.gov

Visit the KDFWR License Sales Portal. A digital copy on your phone is 100% legal proof.

In Person

VendorLocationBest For
WalmartStatewideConvenience when buying tackle
County Clerk OfficesAll 120 KY CountiesOfficial documentation issues
Bait & Tackle ShopsLake Cumberland, Ky LakeGrabbing minnows and reports
By Phone877-598-2401KDFWR quick automated purchase

See KY license costs.