Resident Fishing License Types & Fees

All annual licenses are valid from April 1 through March 31

Resident Fishing License - $20.00
Residents who are 16 years old or older need a fishing license to fish in any waters of the state.

Resident Reduced Fee Fishing - $7.00
Available for anglers 16 and 17 years of age and anglers 65 years of age and older. Residents born before January 1, 1927 do not need a fishing license -- simply carry proof of age when fishing.

Special Resident Fishing - $7.00
Anglers must provide proof they are receiving Social Security Disability Benefits, Railroad Retirement or Veteran's disability compensation (70%)

Resident Husband & Wife Fishing - $31.00
Issued to a legally married husband and wife who meet residency requirements. Only one party must be present to purchase license.

Two-day Great Lakes Fishing - $14.00
Valid for fishing Great Lakes waters and Great Lakes tributary streams up to the first dam or lake plus additional reaches beyond the first barrier on several specifically designated streams defined as "Outlying Trout and Salmon Waters". No Great Lakes trout and salmon stamp required.

Disabled Veteran Resident Fishing - $3.00
Residents who are receiving benefits from the Veteran's Administration for a service or non-service related disability of more than 70%. Verification for eligibility is required.

Military Fish/Small Game - FREE
Free annual resident armed forces fishing license for members of the U.S. armed forces who exhibit proof that they are in active service with the armed forces and that they are a resident on furlough or leave.

Duplicate Fishing License - $10.00 (or the cost of the original)

Associated Stamps

Annual Great Lakes Trout & Salmon Stamp - $10.00
Required in addition to a fishing license for Great Lakes trout and salmon fishing.

Hunting and Fishing Regulations

For additional information on resident fishing license fees, please e-mail one of our:

Customer Service Representatives.