Illinois Fishing License Fees
Last verified 2026-10-31 from official agency sources
Resident annual$15
Non-resident annual$31.50
Standard annual adult license (Fishing License (annual)). Other licenses are in the table below.
| License | Resident | Non-resident | Senior resident |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport Fishing License (24 hour) Valid for 24 hours. Source | $5.50 | $10.50 | n/a |
| 3-Day Fishing License Nonresident only. Source | n/a | $15.50 | n/a |
| Fishing License (annual) Senior price is the resident senior fishing license. Illinois license years begin March 1. Source | $15 | $31.50 | $7.75 |
| Super Senior Fishing License (annual) Resident super seniors only. The 3-year version is listed for ages 75 and older. Source | n/a | n/a | $1.50 |
| 3-Year Fishing License Resident only. Source | $44 | n/a | n/a |
| 3-Year Senior Fishing License (ages 65-74) Resident seniors only. Source | n/a | n/a | $22.25 |
| 3-Year Super Senior Fishing License (ages 75 and older) Resident only. Source | n/a | n/a | $3.50 |
| First-Time Fishing License Resident only. For people who have not had a license in the past 10 years. Source | $5.50 | n/a | n/a |
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