Frequently Asked Questions
Question: At what age do I need a license to fish in Alaska?
Answer: All Alaska resident anglers ages 18 or older and nonresident anglers ages 16 or older must possess a valid sport fishing license to fish in Alaska.
Question: Do I need anything besides a license to fish for salmon in Alaska?
Answer: Anglers must also posses a king salmon stamp to fish for king salmon. These laws apply in both fresh and marine waters.
Question: When does an Alaska fishing license expire?
Answer: All long-term fishing licenses in Alaska are good from date of purchase through December 31 each year.
Question: Are there any exemptions for needing a fishing license in Alaska?
Answer: Yes. Alaska residents ages 60+ and Alaska disabled veterans, who maintain their residency, may participate in sport fisheries WITHOUT a sport fishing license, but, they must apply for and possess an ADFG Identification Card. Link to application here: ADF&G ID Card Application.
Question: Does my child need a King Salmon stamp to fish for kings?
Answer: Holders of an ADFG Identification Card and resident anglers under 18 years of age (and nonresidents under 16 years) of age DO NOT need to purchase a king salmon stamp in order to fish for king salmon.
Question: Does Alaska require any fish or harvest reporting?
Answer: Yes. Resident anglers younger than 18 and nonresident anglers younger than 16, as well as resident senior and disabled veterans holding ADFG Identification Cards, must obtain a FREE Sport Fishing Harvest Card (which can be found here, on the Alaska Department of Fish and Game website) in order to record their harvest of those fish. You need to carry your harvest record card with you while fishing and record your catch immediately in the field, but do not need to turn in your card at the end of the season. Please retain your harvest card until the end of the fishing season.
PRICES DISCLOSURE: We do our best to stay current, but prices can change without notice to us. The prices below may or may not be the exact current prices for the license(s) listed.
How much does a fishing license cost?
Fishing licenses in Alaska can range from about $0.50 for a person who is vision-impared to just over $300.00 for a nonresident annual combo fish/hunt license. Take a look below for all the resident and nonresident fishing licenses and prices.
Alaska Resident Sport Fishing License and Stamp Prices
Alaska Resident Annual Sport Fishing License:
$20.00 BUY NOW
Alaska Resident Annual Sport Fishing & Hunting License:
$60.00 BUY NOW
Alaska Resident Annual Sport Fishing, Hunting, and Trapping License:
$85.00 BUY NOW
Alaska Resident Annual Low Income Sport Fishing, Hunting, and Trapping License: See Details on the ADFG website for Low Income Residents.
$5.00 BUY NOW
Alaska Resident Annual Sport Fishing License For the Blind: See Details on the ADFG website for Seniors and the Disabled.
$0.50 BUY NOW
Alaska Resident Duplicate (replacement) Sport Fishing License
$5.00 BUY NOW
Alaska Resident Duplicate (replacement) Low Income Sport Fishing License: See Details on the ADFG website for Low Income Residents.
$2.00 BUY NOW
Alaska Resident Annual King Salmon Stamp
$10.00 BUY NOW
Alaska Resident Duplicate (replacement) King Salmon Stamp
$5.00 BUY NOW
How much does a nonresident fishing license cost online?
Alaska Nonresident Sport Fishing License and Stamp Prices
Alaska Nonresident 1-Day Sport Fishing License:
$15.00 BUY NOW
Alaska Nonresident 3-Day Sport Fishing License:
$30.00 BUY NOW
Alaska Nonresident 7-Day Sport Fishing License:
$45.00 BUY NOW
Alaska Nonresident 14-Day Sport Fishing License:
$75.00 BUY NOW
Alaska Nonresident Annual Sport Fishing License:
$100 BUY NOW
Alaska Nonresident Annual Military Sport Fishing License: Must be active duty and stationed in Alaska
$20.00 BUY NOW
Alaska Nonresident Annual Military Hunting and Sport Fishing License: Must be active duty and stationed in Alaska
$60.00 BUY NOW
Alaska Nonresident Military Duplicate (replacement) License: Must be active duty and stationed in Alaska
$5.00 BUY NOW
Alaska Nonresident Annual Hunting and Sport Fishing License:
$260.00 BUY NOW
Alaska Nonresident Annual Hunting and 1-Day Sport Fishing License:
$175.00 BUY NOW
Alaska Nonresident Annual Hunting and 3-Day Sport Fishing License:
$190.00 BUY NOW
Alaska Nonresident Annual Hunting and 7-Day Sport Fishing License:
$205.00 BUY NOW
Alaska Nonresident Annual Hunting and 14-Day Sport Fishing License:
$235.00 BUY NOW
Alaska Nonresident Duplicate (replacement) License:
$5.00 BUY NOW
Alaska Nonresident 1-Day King Salmon Stamp:
$15.00 BUY NOW
Alaska Nonresident 3-Day King Salmon Stamp:
$30.00 BUY NOW
Alaska Nonresident 7-Day King Salmon Stamp:
$45.00 BUY NOW
Alaska Nonresident 14-Day King Salmon Stamp:
$75.00 BUY NOW
Alaska Nonresident Annual King Salmon Stamp:
$100.00 BUY NOW
Alaska Nonresident Duplicate (replacement) King Salmon Stamp:
$5.00 BUY NOW
Alaska Nonresident Annual Yukon Territory King Salmon Stamp:
$10.00 BUY NOW
Alaska Nonresident Military Annual King Salmon Stamp:
$30.00 BUY NOW
Alaska Nonresident Military Duplicate (replacement) King Salmon Stamp:
$5.00 BUY NOW
For more information on Alaska Nonresident Sport Fishing licenses (including foreign visitors), visit the Alaska Department of Fish and Game website.
Alaska Fishing Validations and Report Cards
Please visit the Alaska Department of Fish and Game website for information on Harvest Data and Reports.
View the Alaska Fishing Regulations.
Where can I buy a fishing license?
Alaska fishing licenses are available on the Alaska DFG website.
Here are some of the best places to fish in Alaska.
All information listed above can also be seen directly on the Alaska Department of Fish and game Licenses and Permits website.