How much is a fishing license in Idaho?
Fishing licenses in Idaho can range from under $14.00 for a Resident Daily fishing license to just over $1,100.00 for a Resident Lifetime Fish/Hunt license. Take a look below for all the resident and non resident fishing licenses and prices.
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 in Idaho?
Idaho Resident Fishing – Adult 3-Year License:
$73.75 BUY NOW
Idaho Resident Military Furlough – Combo Fishing/Hunting License: Applies to RESIDENTS ONLY. Idaho residents who are in the U.S. military service, and maintain Idaho as their official state of residence as noted on the individuals LES statement may purchase this license when on leave. LES must be presented to purchase this license. What are “Locked” prices?
$20.50 or $17.50 if Locked BUY NOW
Idaho Resident Military Furlough – Fishing License: Applies to RESIDENTS ONLY. Idaho residents who are in the U.S. military service, and maintain Idaho as their official state of residence as noted on the individuals LES statement may purchase this license when on leave. LES must be presented to purchase this license. What are “Locked” prices?
$20.50 or $17.50 if Locked BUY NOW
Idaho Resident Disabled American Veterans Fishing License: RESIDENTS ONLY – Letter from Veterans Affairs office showing a percentage of disability, letter or statement from Veterans Affairs office showing individual is nonservice-connected pension or a service-connected benefit with at least 40% disability. What are “Locked” prices?
$5.75 or $5.00 if Locked BUY NOW
Idaho Resident Disabled Persons Fishing License: RESIDENTS ONLY – License buyer must present to vendor a letter from SSI, SSDI, or Railroad Retirement board showing person is currently disabled and economically disadvantaged or a signed and completed Certification of Permanent Disability. More details HERE. What are “Locked” prices?
$5.75 or $5.00 if Locked BUY NOW
How much is a fishing and hunting license in Idaho?
Idaho Resident Adult Combo Fishing and Hunting License:
$38.75 or $33.50 if Locked BUY NOW
Idaho Resident Adult Combo Fishing and Hunting – 3-Year License:
$97.00 BUY NOW
Idaho Resident Junior Combo Fishing and Hunting (14 – 17 Years old) License:
$19.00 or $17.50 if Locked BUY NOW
Idaho Resident Junior Combo Fishing and Hunting (14 – 17 Years old) – 3-Year License:
$49.00 BUY NOW
Idaho Resident Senior Combo Fishing and Hunting (65+ Years old) License: Applicant must have been a resident in the State of Idaho for 6 months immediately preceding application for license.
$13.75 or $11.70 if Locked BUY NOW
Idaho Resident Senior Combo Fishing and Hunting (65+ Years old) – 3-Year License: Applicant must have been a resident in the State of Idaho for 6 months immediately preceding application for license.
$33.50 or $31.75 if Locked
Idaho Resident Disabled American Veterans Combo Fishing and Hunting License: RESIDENTS ONLY – Letter from Veterans Affairs office showing a percentage of disability, letter or statement from Veterans Affairs office showing individual is nonservice-connected pension or a service-connected benefit with at least 40% disability.
$5.75 or $5.00 if Locked BUY NOW
Idaho Resident Disabled Persons Combo Fishing and Hunting License: RESIDENTS ONLY – License buyer must present to vendor a letter from SSI, SSDI, or Railroad Retirement board showing person is currently disabled and economically disadvantaged or a signed and completed Certification of Permanent Disability. More details HERE.
$5.75 or $5.00 if Locked BUY NOW
Idaho Resident Disabled Persons Combo Fishing and Hunting – 3-Year License: RESIDENTS ONLY – License buyer must present to vendor a letter from SSI, SSDI, or Railroad Retirement board showing person is currently disabled and economically disadvantaged or a signed and completed Certification of Permanent Disability. More details HERE.
$11.50 BUY NOW
Idaho Resident Sportsman’s Package License: RESIDENTS ONLY – The Sportsman’s Package includes all rights and privileges associated with a Resident Adult Combination License plus tags for deer, elk, bear, mountain lion, wolf, turkey, salmon and steelhead. Archery and muzzleloader are validated on the license. Receipts will be given if tags are unavailable at time of purchase.
$144.60 or $124.25 if Locked BUY NOW
How much is a lifetime fishing license in Idaho?
Idaho Resident Adult Lifetime Fishing License | Age 0 – 1:
$601.72 BUY NOW
Idaho Resident Adult Lifetime Fishing License | Ages 2 – 50:
$841.75 BUY NOW
Idaho Resident Adult Lifetime Fishing License | Ages 51 and Older:
$481.75 BUY NOW
Idaho Resident Adult Lifetime Combo Fish/Hunt License | Ages 0 – 1:
$795.50 BUY NOW
Idaho Resident Adult Lifetime Combo Fish/Hunt License | Ages 2 – 50:
$1,113.00 BUY NOW
Idaho Resident Adult Lifetime Combo Fish/Hunt License | Ages 51 and Older:
$636.75 BUY NOW
How much is a non resident fishing license in Idaho?
Idaho Non Resident Fishing – Adult License:
$98.25 BUY NOW
Idaho Non Resident Fishing – Adult 3-Year License:
$291.25 BUY NOW
Idaho Non Resident Fishing – Adult Daily – 1st Day License:
$15.00 BUY NOW
Idaho Non Resident Fishing – Adult Daily – Each Consecutive Day Added License:
$7.00 BUY NOW
Idaho Non Resident Salmon/Steelhead 3-Day License: Includes 3-day general fishing license
$37.50 BUY NOW
How much is a non resident fishing and hunting license in Idaho?
Idaho Non Resident Adult Combo Fish/Hunt License:
$240.00 BUY NOW
Idaho Non Resident Adult Combo Fish/Hunt – 3-Year License:
$716.50 BUY NOW
Idaho Non Resident Junior Combo Fish/Hunt License | Ages 14 – 17:
$21.75 BUY NOW
Idaho Non Resident Junior Combo Fish/Hunt – 3-Year License | Ages 14 – 17:
$61.75 BUY NOW
Where can I buy a fishing license?
Here are some of the best places to fish in Idaho.
All information listed above can also be seen directly on the Idaho DFG website for Resident Licenses or Nonresident Licenses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Question: At what age do I need a fishing license to fish in Idaho?
Answer: Any angler over the age of 14 must have a valid Idaho fishing license in possession while fishing in Idaho.
Question: My child is 12 years old and we live in Idaho. Does he/she need a fishing license to fish in Idaho?
Answer: No. RESIDENT anglers 14 years of age or older do NOT need a fishing license in Idaho.
Question: My child is 10 years old and we live in Idaho. Does my daily bag/possession limit include their catch?
Answer: No. RESIDENT anglers under the age of 14 have their own daily bag/possession limit.
Question: My child is 13 years old and we are visiting from out-of-state. Does my daily bag/possession limit include their catch?
Answer: Yes. Any NONRESIDENT angler must be accompanied with someone with a valid fishing license and their daily bag/possession limit IS included with that angler that has a valid Idaho fishing license. However, any nonresident angler under 14 years of age MAY purchase their own license to have their own daily bag/possession limit.
Question: Are separate permits required for taking of salmon, or steelhead, or fishing with 2 poles?
Answer: Yes. Special permits are needed for fishing for and keeping salmon, steelhead and fishing with 2 poles in Idaho.