Frequently Asked Questions
Question: At what age do I need a license to fish in Arizona.
Answer: An Arizona fishing license is required for residents and nonresidents ages 10 or older fishing any publicly accessible water in Arizona.
Question: Are there any exemptions for needing a fishing license in Arizona?
Answer: Yes. Youth anglers under the age of 10 and blind residents do not need to purchase a state fishing license to fish in Arizona.
Question: When does a fishing license expire in Arizona?
Answer: Arizona Annual fishing licenses are valid for 1 year (365 days) from date of purchase.
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 Arizona can range from about $5.00 for a youth license to just over $1,000.00 for a lifetime nonresident combo fish/hunt license. Take a look below for all the resident and nonresident fishing licenses and prices.
Arizona Resident Fishing License Prices
Arizona Resident Fishing License:
$37.00 BUY NOW
Arizona Resident Fishing & Hunting License:
$57.00 BUY NOW
Arizona Resident Youth Fish and Hunt License:
$5.00 BUY NOW
Arizona 1-Day Resident Fishing License:
$15.00/day BUY NOW
Arizona Resident Community Fishing License:
$24.00 BUY NOW
Arizona Resident Duplicate (replacement) Fishing License: Online
No Fee GET NOW
Arizona Resident Duplicate (replacement) Fishing License: At any Arizona Game and Fish Department licensed dealer
Fees Vary BUY NOW
How much does a lifetime fishing license cost?
Arizona Resident Lifetime Fishing License Prices
Arizona Resident Lifetime Fishing License – Ages 0 – 13:
$629.00 BUY NOW
Arizona Resident Lifetime Fishing License – Ages 14 – 29:
$666.00 BUY NOW
Arizona Resident Lifetime Fishing License – Ages 30 – 44:
$592.00 BUY NOW
Arizona Resident Lifetime Fishing License – Ages 45 – 61:
$555.00 BUY NOW
Arizona Resident Lifetime Fishing License – Ages 62+:
$296.00 BUY NOW
Arizona Resident Lifetime Combo Fish/Hunt/Trout License Prices
Arizona Resident Lifetime Combo Fishing/Hunt/Trout License – Ages 0 – 13:
$969.00 BUY NOW
Arizona Resident Lifetime Combo Fishing/Hunt/Trout License – Ages 14 – 29:
$1,029.00 BUY NOW
Arizona Resident Lifetime Combo Fishing/Hunt/Trout License – Ages 30 – 44:
$912.00 BUY NOW
Arizona Resident Lifetime Combo Fishing/Hunt/Trout License – Ages 45 – 61:
$855.00 BUY NOW
Arizona Resident Lifetime Combo Fishing/Hunt/Trout License – Ages 62+:
$456.00 BUY NOW
Go to Arizona Resident Lifetime Fishing Licenses to view more details for the licenses above.
How much does a nonresident fishing license cost?
Arizona Nonresident Fishing License Prices
Arizona Nonresident Fishing License:
$55.00 BUY NOW
Arizona Nonresident Fishing & Hunting License:
$160.00 BUY NOW
Arizona Nonresident Youth Fish and Hunt License:
$5.00 BUY NOW
Arizona 1-Day Nonresident Fishing License:
$20.00/day BUY NOW
Arizona Nonresident Community Fishing License
$24.00 BUY NOW
Arizona Nonresident Duplicate (replacement) Fishing License: Online
No Fee GET NOW
Arizona Complimentary Fishing Licenses
Complimentary or “free” fishing licenses are available for persons meeting specific criteria. These licenses are only available at the physical offices of the Arizona Game and Fish Department.
Arizona Resident Pioneer License: Resident must be 70 years of age or older and be a bona fide Arizona resident for the last 25 consecutive years leading up to the time of the application. Click on Pioneer License Application link to view on the AZGFD website.
Arizona Resident Disabled VET License: A resident must show certification from the Veteran’s Administration confirming permanent service connected disabilities rated as 100% disabling, and be a bona fide Arizona resident for the last 1 year leading up to the time of the application. Click on Disabled VET Application link to view on the AZGFD website.
Boy Scout and Girl Scout High Achievement License
Boy Scouts and Girls Scouts who have reached the highest level in their organization, and up to and through the calendar year of their 20th birthday, can now get a reduced fee Honorary Scout combination hunting and fishing license (Class F) . Recipients of the Eagle Scout from the Boy Scouts of Scouts of America and Girl Scouts who have achieved the Gold Award are eligible for this reduced fee license.
Those wishing to obtain this license will need to complete the Honorary Scout License application (see below), and present the required documentation at any Department office will qualify for the reduced fee.
Arizona Resident Boy Scout/Girl Scout High Achievement Fishing License: See link for Application on the Arizona Game and Fish Department website.
$5.00
View the Arizona Fishing Regulations.
Where can I buy a fishing license?
Here are some of the best places to fish in Arizona.
All information listed above can also be seen directly on the Arizona Game and Fish Department Licenses website.