Wisconsin Fishing License Fees
Last verified 2026-10-30 from official agency sources
Resident annual$20
Non-resident annual$55
Standard annual adult license (Annual Fishing). Other licenses are in the table below.
| License | Resident | Non-resident | Senior resident |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Fishing Senior citizen (65+) resident annual fishing fee is 7.00. Source | $20 | $55 | $7 |
| 1-Day Fishing Can be credited toward an annual license upgrade. Source | $8 | $15 | n/a |
| Spousal Fishing Resident spousal fishing license. Source | $31 | n/a | n/a |
| Family Annual Fishing (primary) Nonresident family annual primary license includes children 16 & 17. Source | n/a | $70 | n/a |
| 4-Day Fishing Nonresident 4-day license. Source | n/a | $29 | n/a |
| 15-Day Fishing Nonresident 15-day license. Source | n/a | $33 | n/a |
| 15-Day Family Fishing Nonresident 15-day family license includes children 16 & 17. Source | n/a | $45 | n/a |
| 2-Day Great Lakes Fishing Includes the Great Lake Salmon/Trout Stamp. Source | $14 | $14 | n/a |
| 2-Day Inland Lake Trout Fishing Resident license that includes the Inland Trout Stamp. Source | $14 | n/a | n/a |
Good to know
- Who needs a license: Kids 15 and under can fish in Wisconsin without a license every day. Source
- Where to buy: Unless otherwise noted, fishing licenses can be bought through Go Wild, sales locations or at a DNR Service Center. Source
- Where to buy: A valid driver's license or social security number is needed to buy a fishing license online through GoWild. Source
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