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Licenses and prices
Checked Nov 5, 2026Prices for 2026. Listed prices are license fees. 12-month licenses also need the $21.50 conservation stamp; daily and non-resident 5-day licenses do not. Any agent or online fees are not shown.
Where these prices come from: License prices from WGFD's license application form (revised 12/2023), which match the 2026 regulations on eRegulations; stamp and lifetime prices from the 2026 regulations (eRegulations).
How long annual licenses last: Licenses and stamps are valid for 12 consecutive months from the date of purchase. Secondary source: 2026 Wyoming Fishing Regulations (eRegulations edition)
Non-residents (visitors)
| License | Water | Length | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-resident daily fishing license | Fresh | 1 day | $14 |
No conservation stamp needed with a daily license. Official source2 |
| Non-resident five consecutive day fishing license | Fresh | 5 days | $56 |
No conservation stamp needed. Official source2 |
| Age-limited licenses | ||||
| Non-resident 12-month fishing license Ages 18+ | Fresh | Annual | $102 |
Conservation stamp ($21.50) also required. Official source2 |
| Non-resident youth 12-month fishing license (under 18) Under 18 | Fresh | Annual | $15 |
Conservation stamp also required. Official source2 |
Residents
| License | Water | Length | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident daily fishing license | Fresh | 1 day | $6 |
No conservation stamp needed with a daily license. Official source2 |
| Age-limited licenses | ||||
| Resident 12-month fishing license Ages 18+ | Fresh | Annual | $27 |
Conservation stamp ($21.50) also required. Official source2 |
| Resident youth 12-month fishing license (14th to 18th birthday) Ages 14–17 | Fresh | Annual | $3 |
Conservation stamp also required. Official source2 |
| Special licenses (conditions apply; not used by the calculator) | ||||
| Resident lifetime fishing license | Fresh | Lifetime | $311 |
Only for: Needs 10 years' continuous Wyoming residency. A conservation stamp is still needed (or buy the $496.50 version with a lifetime stamp). Secondary source: 2026 Wyoming Fishing Regulations (eRegulations edition) |
| Resident lifetime fishing license with lifetime conservation stamp | Fresh | Lifetime | $496.50 |
Only for: Needs 10 years' continuous Wyoming residency. Secondary source: 2026 Wyoming Fishing Regulations (eRegulations edition) |
| Resident lifetime fishing license, permanently and totally disabled | Fresh | Lifetime | Free |
Only for: For permanently and totally disabled residents; includes the conservation stamp. Secondary source: 2026 Wyoming Fishing Regulations (eRegulations edition) |
| Resident lifetime pioneer fishing license | Fresh | Lifetime | Free |
Only for: For residents aged 65 and over with 30 total years of Wyoming residency. No conservation stamp needed. Secondary source: 2026 Wyoming Fishing Regulations (eRegulations edition) |
Extra stamps and permits
Checked Nov 5, 2026Some of these are required: the calculator adds them automatically.
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Conservation stamp (12 months)
Annual $21.50
Lifetime $185.50Required for everyone with annual licenses
Required with 12-month fishing licenses (adult and youth). Not needed with daily or non-resident 5-day licenses, the pioneer license or certain disabled veteran licenses. Only one is needed if you also hunt.
Everyone Secondary source: 2026 Wyoming Fishing Regulations (eRegulations edition)
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Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) decal
Annual $10
Motorized out of state $30
Non-motorized resident $5
Non-motorized non-resident $15Needed on motorized watercraft and non-motorized craft (except inflatables 10 feet or less). $10 Wyoming-registered motorized, $30 other motorized, $5 resident non-motorized, $15 non-resident non-motorized.
Everyone Official source
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Flaming Gorge Reservoir reciprocal stamp
$30Lets holders of a valid Utah resident fishing license fish the Wyoming part of Flaming Gorge Reservoir.
Non-residents Secondary source: 2026 Wyoming Fishing Regulations (eRegulations edition)
Who doesn't need a license
Checked Nov 5, 2026-
Residents under 14 (full creel limit)
Fresh Residents Secondary source: 2026 Wyoming Fishing Regulations (eRegulations edition)
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Non-residents under 14 fishing with an adult who holds a valid Wyoming license (their catch counts in the adult's limit)
Fresh Non-residents · check this applies to you Secondary source: 2026 Wyoming Fishing Regulations (eRegulations edition)
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Anglers covered by fishing preserve permits, special limited fishing permits or landowner fishing rules
Fresh Everyone Secondary source: 2026 Wyoming Fishing Regulations (eRegulations edition)
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Anyone on Free Fishing Day (June 6 in 2026)
Fresh Everyone Secondary source: 2026 Wyoming Fishing Regulations (eRegulations edition)
Fishing licenses from other states aren't valid in Wyoming, except under the border-water agreements below.
Free fishing days
Checked Nov 5, 2026Dates can move, and some free days are for residents only. Confirm with WGFD before you go.
Next dates not yet announced. Check the official page.
The rule: One day in early June, set by Wyoming Game and Fish.
No license needed; all regulations, creel limits, gear rules and stream closures still apply. 2027 date not yet found.
Secondary source: 2026 Wyoming Fishing Regulations (eRegulations edition)
Residents and visitors
Checked Nov 5, 2026- Who counts as a resident
- You must have lived in a fixed, permanent home (domicile) in Wyoming for at least one full year before buying, and not claimed residency anywhere else in that time. Residents must then spend at least 180 days a year in Wyoming. (at least 365 days)
- Military
- Active-duty military stationed in Wyoming for 90 days count as residents while stationed there.
- Students
- Wyoming residents studying elsewhere keep residency if they do not pay resident tuition or claim residency elsewhere.
How to buy a Wyoming fishing license
Checked Nov 5, 2026Licenses and conservation stamps are sold through the Game and Fish website and Electronic Licensing System, at license agents, Cheyenne headquarters and regional offices. General enquiries: 307-777-4600.
- Online
- Wyoming Game and Fish Department license sales
- Phone
- 307-777-4600
Carry proof of your conservation stamp while fishing. Prices of agent or online fees were not found.
Secondary source: 2026 Wyoming Fishing Regulations (eRegulations edition)
Daily licenses need no conservation stamp, so for a few days' fishing they are usually cheaper than a 12-month license plus stamp.
Motorized and non-motorized watercraft need an AIS decal, except non-motorized inflatables 10 feet or less.
Charters, guides and piers
Checked Nov 5, 2026Not applicable.
Inland state: there are no sea charters.
Charter rules depend on the boat and where you fish. Ask the captain, and check WGFD's rules before you book.
Border waters
Flaming Gorge Reservoir (Utah)
Utah residents with a valid Utah resident fishing license can fish the Wyoming part of Flaming Gorge with a $30 Flaming Gorge reciprocal stamp. Secondary source: 2026 Wyoming Fishing Regulations (eRegulations edition)
Seasons and limits
Checked Nov 5, 2026Limits change, and many lakes, rivers and coastal areas have their own rules. Check WGFD's current rules before you keep a fish.
Statewide creel limits from the 2026 Wyoming fishing regulations. Each drainage area (Areas 1-5) has many exceptions. The daily creel limit is also the possession limit.
| Species | Where | Size | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trout (brown, cutthroat, grayling, golden, rainbow, salmon, tiger trout and hybrids) Fresh | Lakes | No statewide size limit | 6 | – |
| Trout (brown, cutthroat, grayling, golden, rainbow, salmon, tiger trout and hybrids) | Streams | Only 1 over 16" | 3 | – |
| No more than 6 in total from streams and lakes combined. Many waters have exceptions; see the area rules. Secondary source: 2026 Wyoming Fishing Regulations (eRegulations edition) Trout limits in other states | ||||
| Brook trout Fresh | Statewide | No statewide size limit | 16 | – |
| Secondary source: 2026 Wyoming Fishing Regulations (eRegulations edition) Trout limits in other states | ||||
| Lake trout and splake Fresh | Statewide | Only 1 over 24" | 6 combined | – |
| Flaming Gorge and other waters have their own rules. Secondary source: 2026 Wyoming Fishing Regulations (eRegulations edition) Trout limits in other states | ||||
| Walleye Fresh | Statewide | No statewide size limit | 6 | – |
| Secondary source: 2026 Wyoming Fishing Regulations (eRegulations edition) Walleye limits in other states | ||||
| Sauger Fresh | Statewide | No statewide size limit | 2 | – |
| Secondary source: 2026 Wyoming Fishing Regulations (eRegulations edition) | ||||
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass Fresh | Statewide | No statewide size limit | 6 combined | – |
| Secondary source: 2026 Wyoming Fishing Regulations (eRegulations edition) Largemouth bass limits in other states | ||||
| Crappie, yellow perch and sunfish (including rock bass) Fresh | Statewide | No statewide size limit | 50 combined (with black bullhead, stonecat and freshwater drum) | – |
| Secondary source: 2026 Wyoming Fishing Regulations (eRegulations edition) Crappie limits in other states | ||||
| Channel catfish Fresh | Statewide | No statewide size limit | 6 | – |
| Secondary source: 2026 Wyoming Fishing Regulations (eRegulations edition) Catfish limits in other states | ||||
| Burbot Fresh | Statewide | No statewide size limit | 3 | – |
| Exceptions in drainage Areas 1, 3 and 5. Secondary source: 2026 Wyoming Fishing Regulations (eRegulations edition) | ||||
| Tiger muskie Fresh | Statewide | 36" minimum | 1 | – |
| Secondary source: 2026 Wyoming Fishing Regulations (eRegulations edition) Muskellunge (muskie) limits in other states | ||||
| Whitefish Fresh | Statewide | No statewide size limit | 6 | – |
| Secondary source: 2026 Wyoming Fishing Regulations (eRegulations edition) | ||||
| Northern pike Fresh | By drainage area | See area rules | No statewide limit; see drainage area exceptions | – |
| Secondary source: 2026 Wyoming Fishing Regulations (eRegulations edition) Northern pike limits in other states | ||||
| Shovelnose sturgeon Fresh | Statewide | No statewide size limit | 2 | – |
| Secondary source: 2026 Wyoming Fishing Regulations (eRegulations edition) | ||||
Compare Wyoming with other states
Neighboring states, side by side: prices, age rules, free days and shared waters.
Questions
Do I need a fishing license in Wyoming?
Yes, if you are 14 or older and fish public waters in Wyoming, unless an exemption applies. No license is needed for: Residents under 14 (full creel limit).
How much is a non-resident fishing license in Wyoming?
For an adult fishing fresh water, the cheapest options for 2026 are $14 for one day (Non-resident daily fishing license); $84 for seven days (Non-resident five consecutive day fishing license, 2 x Non-resident daily fishing license); $123.50 for a year (Non-resident 12-month fishing license, Conservation stamp (12 months) (required)). Listed prices are license fees. 12-month licenses also need the $21.50 conservation stamp; daily and non-resident 5-day licenses do not. Any agent or online fees are not shown.
How do I get a fishing license in Wyoming?
Buy it from Wyoming Game and Fish Department: Licenses and conservation stamps are sold through the Game and Fish website and Electronic Licensing System, at license agents, Cheyenne headquarters and regional offices. General enquiries: 307-777-4600.
Sources and checks
Every fact on this page comes from Wyoming Game and Fish Department unless it's marked secondary. We use a secondary source only when the official site doesn't show something, and we name it.
- Licenses and prices
- Checked Nov 5, 2026 (prices for 2026)
- Free fishing days
- Checked Nov 5, 2026
- Seasons and limits
- Checked Nov 5, 2026
All 7 source pages
- law.justia.com/codes/wyoming/title-23/chapter-1/article-1/section-23-1-107
- wgfd.wyo.gov/Ask-Game-and-Fish/Mike,-how-do-I-qualify-for-a-Wyoming-resident-hunt
- wgfd.wyo.gov/faq-category/ais-decal?page=1
- wgfd.wyo.gov/media/28340/download
- www.eregulations.com/wyoming/fishing/licenses-fees
- 2026 Wyoming Fishing Regulations (eRegulations edition) secondary
- 2026 Wyoming Fishing Regulations (eRegulations edition) secondary
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