Photo credit
Fly fishing Meadow Creek in the Scapegoat Wilderness, Montana. Photo: Brandan W. Schulze, US Forest Service, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Alaska fishing license
You need one to fish in Alaska. Buy it from Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Where to buy it
Online from Alaska Department of Fish and Game. Many fly shops and sporting goods stores sell them too.
Buy a license on the Alaska Department of Fish and Game website (opens in a new tab)
Where this link comes from
The agency's license store, opened Nov 8, 2026.
Before you go
| License | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Resident annual fishing license | $20.00 | Agency page (opens in a new tab) Nov 8, 2026 |
| Non-resident annual fishing license | $100.00 | Agency page (opens in a new tab) Nov 8, 2026 |
| Non-resident 1-day license | $15.00 | Agency page (opens in a new tab) Nov 8, 2026 |
| King Salmon Stamp (resident) | $10.00 | Agency page (opens in a new tab) Nov 8, 2026 |
Who needs one
- No license needed for residents under 18; non-residents under 16 Source (opens in a new tab) (Nov 8, 2026)
Extra permits
- King Salmon Stamp: needed for king salmon only (except in stocked lakes) Source (opens in a new tab) (Nov 8, 2026)
- Carry it while you fish, on paper or on your phone if the state allows.
- Fishing for trout? Some states also need a trout stamp or permit; the agency's page says.
- Read the special regulations for the water you pick: seasons, lures and limits can differ.
- Veteran or service member? Alaska concessions, quoted from the agency.