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Fishing Licenses

Reminder: The 2026 License Year Begins March 1, 2026. 

Any licenses purchased prior to March 1, 2026, are for the 2025 license year and will expire March 31, 2026.  No refunds will be issued.   

Name                     Fee Available Online Available thru Vendors Paper Application Available License/Permit Type Residency