Virginia Fishing License Fees
Last verified 2026-10-29 from official agency sources
Resident annual$28
Non-resident annual$72
Standard annual adult license (One-year Freshwater Fishing License). Other licenses are in the table below.
Some fees on this page are still being verified.
| License | Resident | Non-resident | Senior resident |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-year Freshwater Fishing License Senior resident fee of $9 applies to residents 65 or older. Source | $28 | $72 | $9 |
| Two-year Resident Freshwater Fishing License Resident only. Source | $54 | n/a | n/a |
| Three-year Resident Freshwater Fishing License Resident only. Source | $80 | n/a | n/a |
| Four-year Resident Freshwater Fishing License Resident only. Source | $106 | n/a | n/a |
| County or City Resident Freshwater Fishing License Valid for freshwater fishing in the county or city of residence only. Source | $21 | n/a | n/a |
| Designated Stocked Trout Waters Fishing License needs check License to fish in designated stocked trout waters. Source | $28 | $48 | n/a |
| Freshwater and Saltwater Fishing License Combined freshwater and saltwater annual license. Source | $44.50 | $96 | n/a |
| Five-Day Freshwater Fishing License Valid for five consecutive days. Source | $19 | $36 | n/a |
| Five-Day Freshwater and Saltwater Fishing License Valid for five consecutive days. Source | $28 | $46 | n/a |
| Nonresident One-Day Freshwater Fishing License Nonresident only. Source | n/a | $20 | n/a |
Good to know
- Who needs a license: Tenants do not need a license on the land they rent and occupy, but they must have the landowner's written permission. Source
- Seniors: Persons 65 or older do not need a saltwater license but must comply with the Virginia Fisherman Identification Program (FIP) requirements. Source
- Where to buy: A fishing license can be obtained online through Go Outdoors Virginia, where new customers create a customer account. Source
- Where to buy: In person, licenses are sold by some circuit court clerks, license agents across Virginia, and DWR headquarters, but not at DWR regional offices. Source
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