How to Get a Michigan Fishing License (2026) — DNR Online Step-by-Step

MI fishing license online via Hunt Fish app. $26 All-Species. Zero hidden trout/salmon stamps to add! Immediate digital access.

Here's how to get your MI fishing license online in minutes.

  1. Visit MDNR eLicense
  2. Log in with your Driver's License or create an account
  3. Select your Residency status
  4. Add the "All-Species Fishing License" ($26) to your cart
  5. There are no extra trout or Great Lakes stamps to add — All-Species means ALL species!
  6. Checkout and download the Michigan DNR Hunt Fish app to store your license digitally.

Check if you qualify for a free or discounted license in our Michigan license exemptions guide.