Kentucky Fishing License Fees

Last verified 2026-10-30 from official agency sources

Resident annual$24.31

Non-resident annual$58.14

Standard annual adult license (Annual Fishing). Other licenses are in the table below.

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License	Resident	Non-resident
Annual Fishing Annual fishing license, valid March through end of February. Source	$24.31	$58.14
Joint Married Couple Annual Fishing needs check Resident only; not available to nonresidents. Source	$44.38	n/a
1-Day Fishing Valid only for the period shown on the license. Source	$7.40	$15.86
3-Year Fishing Resident only; not available to nonresidents. Source	$58.14	n/a
Nonresident 7-Day Fishing Available to nonresidents only. Source	n/a	$37

Good to know

How long it lasts: Unless otherwise noted, licenses are valid from the beginning of March through the end of February. Source
How long it lasts: New licenses are required annually, except for the 3-year fishing license. Source

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