Montana Fishing License Fees
Last verified 2026-10-30 from official agency sources
Resident annual$21
Non-resident annual$100
Standard annual adult license (Full Season Fishing License). Other licenses are in the table below.
| License | Resident | Non-resident | Senior resident |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Season Fishing License Valid March 1 through the end of February of the following year. Source | $21 | $100 | $10.50 |
| Short-Term Resident License (2 Consecutive Calendar Days) Resident short-term license for 2 consecutive calendar days. Source | $5 | n/a | $5 |
| 1 Day Nonresident License Nonresident one-day fishing license. Source | n/a | $14 | n/a |
| Short-Term Nonresident License (5 Consecutive Calendar Days) Nonresident short-term license for 5 consecutive calendar days. Source | n/a | $56 | n/a |
Good to know
- Who needs a license: A valid fishing license is required for all types of fishing on state waters for anyone 12 or older. Source
- Who needs a license: Anyone 11 years old or younger is not required to have a fishing license, including a Conservation or AIS Prevention Pass. Source
- Youth: Youth anglers who are 11 or younger must still observe all limits and regulations. Source
- How long it lasts: A valid fishing license lets you fish from March 1 through the end of February of the following year. Source
- Where to buy: You can buy Montana fishing licenses through the Online Licenses Service without visiting an FWP office or License Provider location. Source
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