Fishing License Fees by State
Approximate cost of a resident annual fishing license, non-resident annual license, and availability of a lifetime fishing license option.
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| Resident Annual | Non-Resident Annual | Lifetime Option |
|---|---|---|
| $13.75 | $54 | $254 |
| $29 | $100 | $485 |
| $37 | $55 | $985 |
| $10.50 | $50 | $1,000 |
| $58 | $156 | $1,140 |
| $41 | $103 | $413 |
| $32 | $63 | $580 |
| $8.50 | $20 | Yes ($265) |
| $17 | $47 | $300 |
| $15 | $50 | $1,500 |
| $6 | $25 | Yes |
| $30 | $108 | $721 |
| $15 | $31.50 | $435 |
| $17 | $60 | $430 |
| $22 | $48 | $614 |
| $28 | $53 | $502.50 |
| $23 | $55 | $550 |
| $17 | $60 | $650 |
| $25 | $64 | Yes (free 70+) |
| $20.50 | $30.50 | Yes |
| $30.95 | $47.50 | Free 70+ |
| $26 | $76 | Yes |
| $25 | $51 | Yes ($373) |
| $10 | $60 | Yes |
| $13 | $56 | Free 65+ |
| $21 | $86 | $15.50 62+ |
| $38 | $87 | $502 |
| $40 | $80 | Yes |
| $45 | $63 | Yes ($150) |
| $22.50 | $34 | Yes |
| $25 | $56 | Yes |
| $25 | $50 | $65 70+ |
| $25 | $45 | $15 70+ |
| $18 | $45 | Yes |
| $25 | $50.96 | $10 66+ |
| $25 | $55 | $200 |
| $44 | $110 | Yes |
| $22.97 | $52.97 | Yes ($51.97) |
| $7 | $11 | Yes |
| $10 | $35 | $300 |
| $28 | $67 | Yes ($35) |
| $34 | $50 | Yes ($306) |
| $30 | $58 | $1,800 |
| $34 | $85 | Yes |
| $28 | $54 | $28 66+ |
| $23 | $48 | $15 65+ |
| $29.50 | $84.50 | Yes |
| $19 | $37 | Yes |
| $20 | $50 | $273 |
| $27 | $102 | $5 65+ |
| $10 | $10 | Free 65+ |
Fishing license revenue is augmented by the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act (16 USC §777), which distributes federal excise taxes on fishing equipment and motorboat fuel to state agencies. Saltwater fishing is regulated separately in coastal states. The NOAA Marine Recreational Information Program coordinates federal saltwater angler registration. Trout, salmon, and migratory species often require additional stamps.
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.