MO Fishing License Exemptions (2026) — Senior 65+ FREE, Under 16 FREE

MO fishing permit: senior 65+ completely FREE (no permit!), under 16 free, landowner exempt.

MO fishing permit exemptions (source: MDC):

CategoryPermit?CostNotes
Under 16Not required$0Free fishing!
Senior 65+ (res)Not required$0Completely FREE — no permit needed!
Landowner (own property)Not required$0Fish on own land — res only
Disabled veteranFree permit$050%+ disability

See permit types.