Photo credit
Fly fishing Meadow Creek in the Scapegoat Wilderness, Montana. Photo: Brandan W. Schulze, US Forest Service, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Pennsylvania fishing license
You need one to fish in Pennsylvania. Buy it from Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.
Where to buy it
Online from Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. Many fly shops and sporting goods stores sell them too.
Buy a license on the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission 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 | $27.97 | Agency page (opens in a new tab) Nov 8, 2026 |
| Non-resident annual fishing license | $60.97 | Agency page (opens in a new tab) Nov 8, 2026 |
| Non-resident 1-Day Tourist | $31.97 | Agency page (opens in a new tab) Nov 8, 2026 |
| Trout Permit | $14.97 | Agency page (opens in a new tab) Nov 8, 2026 |
Free fishing days
- Free fishing days: Sunday, May 24, 2026, Saturday, July 4, 2026 Source (opens in a new tab) (Nov 8, 2026)
Who needs one
- No license needed under 16 Source (opens in a new tab) (Nov 8, 2026)
Extra permits
- Trout Permit: needed for fishing for trout (see conditions) 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? Pennsylvania concessions, quoted from the agency.