How much is a fishing license in Indiana?
Fishing licenses in Indiana can range from under $3.00 for a Resident Disabled VET license to under $40.00 for a Non Resident Annual fishing license. Take a look below for all the resident and non resident fishing licenses and prices.
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How much does a fishing license cost in Indiana?
Indiana Resident Combo Fishing/Hunting License:
$32.00 BUY NOW
Indiana Resident Annual Fishing License:
$23.00 BUY NOW
Indiana Resident 1-Day Fishing License: Includes Trout/Salmon
$10.00 BUY NOW
Indiana Resident Annual Senior Fishing License: Indiana residents who are at least 64 years old AND were born after March 31, 1943 need to purchase a senior fishing license to fish in Indiana.
FREE GET NOW
Indiana Resident Senior “Fish-For-Life” License: Indiana residents who are at least 64 years old AND were born after March 31, 1943 need to purchase a senior fishing license to fish in Indiana. Senior Fish-for-Life include the trout/salmon stamp. The Senior Fish-for-Life license is valid for the rest of the holder’s life.
$23.00 BUY NOW
Indiana Resident Voluntary Annual Senior Fishing License: Indiana residents who were born before April 1, 1943 are exempt from needing a fishing license when fishing in Indiana waters, but are able to purchase a Voluntary Senior Fishing License, which supports fisheries conservation and public access in Indiana.
$3.00 BUY NOW
Indiana Resident Trout/Salmon Stamp Privilege:
$11.00 BUY NOW
Indiana Resident Disabled American Veteran Fish and Hunt License: Does not include deer or turkey.
$2.75 BUY NOW
Indiana Resident Duplicate (replacement) Fishing License: You can reprint your license online for free up to five days after you purchased your license.
$3.00 BUY NOW
How much is a non resident fishing license cost in Indiana?
Indiana Non Resident Annual Fishing License:
$60.00 BUY NOW
Indiana Non Resident 1-Day Fishing License: Includes Trout/Salmon
$15.00 BUY NOW
Indiana Non Resident 7-Day Fishing License:
$35.00 BUY NOW
Indiana Non Resident Trout/Salmon Stamp Privilege:
$11.00 BUY NOW
Indiana Non Resident Duplicate (replacement) Fishing License: You can reprint your license online for free up to five days after you purchased your license.
$3.00 BUY NOW
Where can I buy a fishing license?
To buy a non resident fishing license in-person, go to the Customer Service Center in Indianapolis:
Indiana Government Center South,
402 W. Washington St., Room W160
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2739
Customer Service Center hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., call (317) 232-4200, Monday through Friday.
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All information listed above can also be seen on the Fishing Licenses page of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Question: At what age is a person required to possess a valid fishing license in Indiana?
Answer: Residents and nonresidents ages 19 and older are required to possess a valid fishing license to fish in Indiana.
Question: When does an Indiana fishing license expire?
Answer: Indiana annual fishing licenses are valid from April 1 and expire on March 31, regardless of when it was purchased throughout the previous 12 months.
Question: Am I considered a resident if I have lived in Indiana for 3 months?
Answer: Yes. An Indiana resident is defined as any individual that has established a true fixed and permanent home and primary residence in Indiana for 60 consecutive days prior to purchasing a fishing license or permit AND not claim residency for fishing, hunting or trapping in any other state for country.