How much is a fishing license in Nebraska?

Fishing licenses in Nebraska can range from about $10.00 for a Resident 1-Day fishing license to over $2,391.00 for a Non 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 Nebraska?

Nebraska Resident Annual Fishing License:

$38.00  BUY NOW

Nebraska Resident 1-Day Fishing License:

$10.00  BUY NOW

Nebraska Resident 3-Day Fishing License:

$31.00  BUY NOW

Nebraska Resident 3-Year Fishing License:

$90.50  BUY NOW

Nebraska Resident 5-Year Fishing License:

$132.00  BUY NOW

How much is a fishing and hunting license in Nebraska?

Nebraska Resident Annual Combo Fishing/Hunting License: 

$52.00  BUY NOW

Nebraska Resident 3-Year Combo Fishing/Hunting License – All Stamps: 

$206.00  BUY NOW

Nebraska Resident 3-Year Combo Fishing/Hunting License – Habitat: Only Habitat stamp included. 

$191.00  BUY NOW

Nebraska Resident 5-Year Combo Fishing/Hunting License – All Stamps:

$308.00  BUY NOW

Nebraska Resident 5-Year Combo Fishing/Hunting License – Habitat: Only Habitat stamp included. 

$285.00  BUY NOW

Nebraska Resident Senior Annual Combo Fishing/Hunting License: The permit is available for purchase on or thereafter the residents 69th birthday.

$5.00  BUY NOW

Nebraska Resident Veteran Annual Combo Fishing/Hunting License: The permit is available for veterans age 64 and older who are legal residents of Nebraska.

$5.00  BUY NOW

How much is a lifetime fishing license in Nebraska?

NOTE: The Lifetime Fishing Licenses/Permits below are valid for the life of the owner, even if the owner moves out of state. A Lifetime Aquatic Habitat Stamp is included in the purchase of a Fishing License/Permit. Trout tags are only required at Two Rivers State Park and can be purchased at the park office.

Nebraska Resident Lifetime Fishing License | Ages 0 – 15: 

$616.00  BUY NOW

Nebraska Resident Lifetime Fishing License | Ages 16 – 45: 

$710.00  BUY NOW

Nebraska Resident Lifetime Fishing License | Ages 46+: 

$616.00  BUY NOW

Nebraska Resident Lifetime Combo Fish/Hunt License | Ages 0 – 15: 

$859.00  BUY NOW

Nebraska Resident Lifetime Combo Fish/Hunt License | Ages 16 – 45: 

$1,008.00  BUY NOW

Nebraska Resident Lifetime Combo Fish/Hunt License | Ages 46+: 

$859.00  BUY NOW

Nebraska Lifetime Habitat Stamp: 

$500.00  BUY NOW




How much is a non resident fishing license in Nebraska?

Nebraska Non Resident Annual Fishing License:

$84.00  BUY NOW

Nebraska Non Resident 1-Day Fishing License:

$14.50  BUY NOW

Nebraska Non Resident 3-Day Fishing License:

$37.00  BUY NOW

Nebraska Non Resident 3-Year Fishing License:

$216.50  BUY NOW

Nebraska Non Resident 5-Year Fishing License:

$326.00  BUY NOW

How much is a non resident fishing and hunting license in Nebraska?

Nebraska Non Resident Annual Combo Fish/Hunt License:

$177.00  BUY NOW

Nebraska Non Resident 3-Year Combo Fish/Hunt License – All Stamps: All Stamps included.

$549.00  BUY NOW

Nebraska Non Resident 3-Year Combo Fish/Hunt License – Habitat: Only Habitat stamp included.

$534.00  BUY NOW

Nebraska Non Resident 5-Year Combo Fish/Hunt License – All Stamps: All Stamps included.

$823.00  BUY NOW

Nebraska Non Resident 5-Year Combo Fish/Hunt License – Habitat: Only Habitat stamp included.

$800.00  BUY NOW

Note: Trout tags are required when fishing at Two Rivers State Park and can be purchased at the park office.

How much is a non resident lifetime fishing license in Nebraska?

Nebraska Non Resident Lifetime Fishing License | Ages 0 – 16: 

$929.00  BUY NOW

Nebraska Non Resident Lifetime Combo Fish/Hunt License | Ages 0 – 16: 

$1,660.00  BUY NOW

Nebraska Non Resident Lifetime Fishing License | Ages 17+: 

$1,306.00  BUY NOW

Nebraska Non Resident Lifetime Combo Fish/Hunt License | Ages 17+: 

$2,391.00  BUY NOW

How much is a habitat stamp in Nebraska?

Nebraska Habitat Stamp: 

$25.00  BUY NOW

Nebraska Lifetime Habitat Stamp: 

$500.00  BUY NOW

Where can I buy a fishing license?

Nebraska G&P Contact Us 

By phone at (402) 471-0641

Here are some of the best places to fish in Nebraska.

All information listed above can also be seen on the fishing license page of the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: At what age does Nebraska require anglers to have a fishing license?

Answer: A Nebraska fish permit is required for all resident and nonresident anglers 16 years of age and older to fish in Nebraska.

Question: I am visiting Nebraska to fish, does my 13 year old child need a license.

Answer: Nebraska nonresidents under the age of 16 do NOT need to have a fishing permit as long as they are accompanied by an agler that DOES possess a valid Nebraska fishing permit.

Question: I am going with a buddy to get bullfrogs. Do I need a license for that?

Answer: A valid Nebraska fishing permit is required to take or attempt to take fish, bullfrogs, snapping turtles. barred salamanders and/or mussels by any legal method.

Question: When do Nebraska’s annual fishing licenses expire?

Answer: All annual fishing permits in the state of Nebraska are valid from January 1 through December 31 (12 full months). Even if you buy on June 1, that annual license will still expire on December 31 of that same year.

Question: I want to use my boat to fish in a lake in Nebraska. Do I need any speacil permit or license for that?

Answer: Yes. If you are a nonresident and want to use your boat to fish in Nebraska, you will need to purchase a 2022 Non-Resident BOAT AIS Stamp. Details can be seen on the Nebraska Game and Parks site here.