Arkansas Fishing License Fees
Last verified 2026-10-30 from official agency sources
Resident annual$10.50
Non-resident annual$60
Standard annual adult license (Resident Fisheries Conservation License (FSH); Nonresident Annual Fishing License (NRF)). Other licenses are in the table below.
| License | Resident | Non-resident | Senior resident |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident Fisheries Conservation License (FSH) Resident annual fishing license; a trout permit is separate. Source | $10.50 | n/a | n/a |
| 65-Plus Annual Fishing License (PAF) For Arkansas residents 65 or older; valid through June 30. Source | n/a | n/a | $3.50 |
| Nonresident Annual Fishing License (NRF) Nonresident annual fishing license; a trout permit is separate. Source | n/a | $60 | n/a |
| Nonresident 1-Day Fishing License (NT1) Valid for one specified day. Source | n/a | $15 | n/a |
| Nonresident 3-Day Trip Fishing License (NT3) Valid for 72 hours from the specified start time. Source | n/a | $30 | n/a |
Good to know
- Who needs a license: People 16 or older must carry a valid fishing license to take or attempt to take aquatic wildlife in Arkansas, unless they are fishing in a licensed put-and-take pay lake. Source
- Seniors: The 65-Plus Annual Fishing License holder must be an Arkansas resident 65 years of age or older. Source
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