Where to Buy a Montana Fishing License (2026) — FWP Online, Fly Shops & Retailers

Online Montana fishing license at FWP instant. Bob Ward's, fly shops in Craig/Ennis/West Yellowstone/Livingston.

Get your online Montana fishing license through FWP or at retailers across Big Sky Country.

Online — Montana FWP

Visit FWP online licensing — your online Montana fishing license purchase is instant 24/7. Digital license accepted on smartphone.

Retail Vendors

VendorLocationBest For
WalmartMissoula, Billings, Great Falls, Helena, BozemanWalk-in convenience
Bob Ward'sMissoula, Helena, Butte, HamiltonMontana outdoor authority — expert advice
Sportsman's WarehouseBillings, MissoulaFull gear + license
FWP regional offices8 offices statewideFull-service — questions answered
Local fly shopsWest Yellowstone, Livingston, Craig, EnnisExpert river beta + license

Reminders

  • License year: March 1 – last day of February
  • You need ALL 3 components: fishing license + conservation + AIS pass
  • Multi-day licenses bundle everything

See MT license costs or exemptions.

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