Oregon Fishing License

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Frequently Asked Questions

Question: At what age are you required to have a fishing license to fish in Oregon?

Answer: The state of Oregon requires all anglers 12 years of age and older to have and possess a valid fishing license to take, or help another angle for or take, any fish for personal use. 

Question: Is the annual or multi-year Oregon fishing license good for a full year, regardless of purchase date? When does it expire?

Answer: Annual fishing licenses are valid from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31. You can begin buying your next year’s license on Dec. 1 of the prior year.

Question: I am going to be “fishing” or harvesting shellfish in Oregon. Do I need anything besides a basic fishing license?

Answer: Yes. Oregon requires anglers to have and possess a valid Oregon Shellfish License to take any shellfish for personal use.

Question: Do I need to have my physical fishing in hand when fishing in Oregon or will having it on my phone be okay?

Answer: Any documents in possession (including valid fishing license), either electronic or paper, must be accessible immediately upon request by department staff or law enforcement.

Question: Do I need a fishing license to fish on my own property in Oregon?

Answer: If Oregon resident landowners are angling on land they own, except when angling for salmon, steelhead, sturgeon or halibut, they are NOT required to have a valid fishing license. 

Question: My uncle has a lake on his property in Oregon. Do I need a fishing license to fish on his lake?

Answer: If an Oregon resident is angling on land owned by an immediate family member, and resides on that land, except when angling for salmon, steelhead, sturgeon or halibut, they are NOT required to have a valid Oregon fishing license.

Question: If I am going to fish for salmon in Oregon, will a regular fishing license be okay?

Answer: All anglers (regardless of age) need a valid Combined Angling Tag in possession to angle for salmon, steelhead, sturgeon and halibut.

Question: What fishing licenses and/or tags do I need if I am going to fish for steelhead at Buoy 10 in Oregon?

Answer: All anglers, regardless of age, must have in possession a valid Columbia River Basin Endorsement when angling for salmon, steelhead and sturgeon in the mainstem Columbia River from Buoy 10 upstream, and in all rivers and their tributaries that flow into the Columbia River.

Question: I just bought an Oregon annual fishing license, but I actually need a combination license. Can I get a refund or exchange?

Answer: All angling licenses may be exchanged for a Combination License or a Sports Pac License within 90 days of original 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 an Oregon fishing license cost online?

Fishing licenses in Oregon can range from FREE for a Resident Disabled VET Combo license to just under $200.00 for a Resident Annual Sports Pac license. Take a look below for all the resident and nonresident fishing licenses and prices.

Oregon Resident Freshwater Fishing License Prices

Oregon Resident Annual Freshwater Fishing License:

$44.00  BUY NOW

Oregon Resident 1-Day Freshwater Fishing License:

$23.00  BUY NOW

Oregon Resident 2-Day Freshwater Fishing License:

$42.00  BUY NOW

Oregon Resident 3-Day Freshwater Fishing License:

$59.50  BUY NOW

Oregon Resident Annual Sports Pac License: Includes Fishing, Shellfish, and Hunting license; combined angling tag; spring turkey, cougar, general or controlled bear tag, elk and deer tags; upland bird and waterfowl validations

$196.50  BUY NOW

Oregon Resident Youth Annual Sports Pac License | Ages 12 – 17: Includes Fishing, Shellfish, and Hunting license; combined angling tag; spring turkey, cougar, general or controlled bear tag, elk and deer tags; upland bird and waterfowl validations

$55.00  BUY NOW

Oregon Resident Senior Fishing License | Ages 70 and Older: Must be an Oregon resident for at least the last 5 years.

$29.00  BUY NOW

Oregon Resident Combo Fish/Hunt License Prices

Oregon Resident Annual Combo Fish/Hunt License: 

$73.00  BUY NOW

Oregon Resident Senior Combo Fish/Hunt License | Ages 70 and Older: Must be an Oregon resident for at least the last 5 years.

$47.50  BUY NOW

Oregon Resident Youth Annual Combo Fish/Hunt License | Ages 12 – 17: Includes Fishing, Hunting, and Shellfish licenses and Columbia River Basin Endorsement.

$10.00  BUY NOW

Oregon Resident Pioneer Combo License | Ages 65 and Older: Must be an Oregon resident for at least the last 5 years. License includes Fishing and Hunting Licenses and a Columbia River Basin Endorsement. Available only at ODFW offices that sell licenses.

$6.00  BUY NOW

Oregon Resident Disabled Veteran Combo License: License includes Fishing and Hunting Licenses and a Columbia River Basin Endorsement. 

FREE  GET NOW

Oregon Resident Daily Fishing and Shellfish Combo License: 

$32.50  BUY NOW

Oregon Resident Marine Fishing License/Permit Prices

Oregon Resident Annual Shellfish License:

$10.00  BUY NOW

Oregon Resident 3-Day Shellfish License:

$19.00  BUY NOW

Oregon Resident Annual Disabled Veteran Shellfish License:

FREE  GET NOW

Oregon Resident Disabilities Hunting and Fishing Permit: Includes disabled clam digging

FREE  GET NOW

Oregon Resident Fishing Permit/Tag Prices

Oregon Resident Youth Combined Angling Tags | Ages 12 – 17: 

$5.00  BUY NOW

Oregon Resident 2-Rod Validation: 

$28.00  BUY NOW

Oregon Resident Daily Columbia River Basin Endorsement: 

$1.00  BUY NOW

Oregon Resident Annual Columbia River Basin Endorsement: When purchased at same time as angling license

$9.75  BUY NOW

Oregon Resident Annual Columbia River Basin Endorsement: When not purchased at same time as angling license

$11.75  BUY NOW

Oregon Resident Adult Combined Angling Tag: 

$46.00  BUY NOW

Oregon Resident Duplicate (replacement) License/Tag Reprint: 

$2.00  BUY NOW

Oregon Resident Hatchery Salmon/Steelhead Harvest Card: 

$33.00  BUY NOW

Oregon Resident Abalone Harvest Permit: 

FREE  GET NOW

Oregon Resident Scallop Harvest Permit: 

FREE  GET NOW

How much does a Oregon nonresident fishing license cost online?

Oregon Nonresident Freshwater Fishing License Prices

Oregon Nonresident Annual Freshwater Fishing License: 

$110.50  BUY NOW

Oregon Nonresident 1-Day Freshwater Fishing License:

$23.00  BUY NOW

Oregon Nonresident 2-Day Freshwater Fishing License:

$42.00  BUY NOW

Oregon Nonresident 3-Day Freshwater Fishing License:

$59.50  BUY NOW

Oregon Nonresident 7-Day Freshwater Fishing License:

$93.50  BUY NOW

Oregon Nonresident Youth Annual Combo Fish/Hunt License | Ages 12 – 17: Includes Fishing, Hunting, and Shellfish licenses and Columbia River Basin Endorsement.

$10.00  BUY NOW

Oregon Nonresident Daily Fishing and Shellfish Combo License: 

$32.50  BUY NOW

Oregon Nonresident Uniformed Service License:

$44.00  BUY NOW

Oregon Nonresident Disabilities Hunting and Fishing Permit: Includes disabled clam digging

FREE  GET NOW

Oregon Nonresident Marine Fishing License Prices

Oregon Nonresident Annual Shellfish License:

$28.00  BUY NOW

Oregon Nonresident Uniformed Service Shellfish License:

$10.00  BUY NOW

Oregon Nonresident Fishing Permit/Tag Prices

Oregon Nonresident Youth Combined Angling Tags | Ages 12 – 17: 

$5.00  BUY NOW

Oregon Nonresident 2-Rod Validation: 

$28.00  BUY NOW

Oregon Nonresident Daily Columbia River Basin Endorsement: 

$1.00  BUY NOW

Oregon Nonresident Annual Columbia River Basin Endorsement: When purchased at same time as angling license

$9.75  BUY NOW

Oregon Nonresident Annual Columbia River Basin Endorsement: When not purchased at same time as angling license.

$11.75  BUY NOW

Oregon Nonresident Adult Combined Angling Tag: 

$66.00  BUY NOW

Oregon Nonresident Duplicate (replacement) License/Tag Reprint: 

$2.00  BUY NOW

Oregon Nonresident Hatchery Salmon/Steelhead Harvest Card: 

$33.00  BUY NOW

Oregon Nonresident Abalone Harvest Permit: 

FREE  GET NOW

Oregon Nonresident Scallop Harvest Permit: 

FREE  GET NOW

Where can I buy a Oregon fishing license?

By phone at (503) 947-6101

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All information listed above can also be seen on the fishing license page of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife website.