Photo credit
Fly fishing Meadow Creek in the Scapegoat Wilderness, Montana. Photo: Brandan W. Schulze, US Forest Service, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
West Virginia fishing license
You need one to fish in West Virginia. Buy it from West Virginia Division of Natural Resources.
Where to buy it
Online from West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. Many fly shops and sporting goods stores sell them too.
Buy a license on the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources 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 | $19.00 | Agency page (opens in a new tab) Nov 8, 2026 |
| Non-resident annual fishing license | $37.00 | Agency page (opens in a new tab) Nov 8, 2026 |
| Non-resident 1-day license | $3.00 | Agency page (opens in a new tab) Nov 8, 2026 |
| Trout Fishing Stamp (Class O resident / Class OO nonresident) plus Conservation Stamp for all (resident) | $10.00 | Agency page (opens in a new tab) Nov 8, 2026 |
| Trout Fishing Stamp (Class O resident / Class OO nonresident) plus Conservation Stamp for all (non-resident) | $16.00 | Agency page (opens in a new tab) Nov 8, 2026 |
Free fishing days
- June 13-14, 2026 Source (opens in a new tab) (Nov 8, 2026)
Who needs one
- No license needed under 15 Source (opens in a new tab) (Nov 8, 2026)
Extra permits
- Trout Fishing Stamp (Class O resident / Class OO nonresident) plus Conservation Stamp for all: needed for licensed anglers fishing for trout 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? West Virginia concessions, quoted from the agency.