VA Fishing License Exemptions (2026) — Under 16 & Landowners

VA fishing license: Under 16 is completely FREE! Landowners and tenants fish for free on their own property. Seniors get heavily discounted $9 licenses.

VA fishing license exemptions (source: DWR):

CategoryLicense RequirementCostNotes
Under 16Not required$0Youth under 16 fish FREE
LandownersNot required$0Spouse/children fish free on own property
TenantsNot required$0Renters residing on the property fish free
Disabled VeteransFree Lifetime$0For residents with total/permanent VA disability
Free Fishing DaysNot required$0Usually the first full weekend in June
Passenger on CharterNot required$0Covered by the boat's saltwater charter license

See license types.