Minnesota Fishing License Types (2026) — Which Do You Need?

All MN fishing license types: individual, married couple, combo, sports, senior, lifetime $383, trout stamp.

Minnesota offers a comprehensive range of fishing license types available through the MN DNR system.

Which MN Fishing License Do You Need? Are you a MN resident? Yes Fishing with spouse? Yes Couple $38.50 No Individual $25 No How many days? 3 days 72-Hour $36 7 days 7-Day $41 💡 MN Resident 65+? Senior License = $6.50 | Lifetime = $383 🐟 Add Trout Stamp ($10) for designated trout streams

MN Resident License Types

LicensePriceDurationBest For
Individual Angling$25.00Mar 1 – Feb 28Solo anglers
Married Couple$38.50AnnualSave $11.50 vs. two individuals
Combo (Fish + Small Game)$34.00AnnualAnglers who also hunt
Sports License$57.00AnnualAll-in-one: fish + big game + small game
Senior (65+)$6.50AnnualMN residents 65+
24-Hour$14.0024 HoursOne-day trip
Lifetime Fishing$383.00LifetimeLong-term value

MN Non-Resident License Types

LicensePriceDuration
Individual Annual$51.00Mar 1 – Feb 28
Family Annual$61.50Mar 1 – Feb 28
7-Day$41.007 Consecutive Days
72-Hour$36.0072 Hours
24-Hour$14.0024 Hours

Stamps & Permits

StampPriceRequired For
Trout & Salmon Stamp$10.00Designated trout streams/lakes
Lake Superior Stamp$10.00All Lake Superior fishing
Walleye Stamp (voluntary)$5.00Conservation (optional)
BWCA Motor Permit$16.00Motorized boats in Boundary Waters

MN License Year

Minnesota fishing licenses run from March 1 through February 28/29. The walleye season opener (typically mid-May) is a statewide event — don't forget to buy your license before then!

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