WV Fishing License Types (2026) — Annual, Trout & Conservation Stamps

All WV fishing license types: annual $19, conservation stamp $15, trout stamp $15. NR 3-day $16.

West Virginia uses a unified fishing license covering all freshwater species. The key thing to understand: Conservation Stamp ($15) is mandatory with every license, and you need a Trout Stamp ($15) for trout waters.

WV Resident License Types

LicensePriceDurationBest For
Annual (Class B)$19.00Calendar YearBass, catfish, crappie
1-Day$3.001 DayDay trip
Conservation Stamp$15.00Calendar YearREQUIRED with all licenses
Trout Stamp$15.00Calendar YearRequired for trout waters
Senior (65+)$3.00Calendar Year$3 — cheapest in the SE

WV Non-Resident Types

LicensePriceDuration
Annual NR$47.00Calendar Year
10-Day NR$25.0010 Days
3-Day NR$16.003 Days
1-Day NR$7.001 Day