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Oregon Fishing License: Cost and Where to Buy
A resident annual Oregon fishing license costs $50 and a nonresident annual license $138, with a 1-day nonresident option at $29, according to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Here is who needs one, every license type and price, and where to buy it.
Prices
Oregon fishing license prices
| License | Who | Covers | Length | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident Annual Angler | Resident | all waters | annual | $50 |
| Resident Senior Angler | Resident | all waters | annual | $34 |
| Nonresident Annual Angler | Nonresident | all waters | annual | $138 |
| One-Day Angling and Shellfish | Resident/nonresident | angling + shellfish | 1-day | $29 |
| Two-Day Angling | Resident/nonresident | angling | 2-day | $48 |
| Three-Day Angling | Resident/nonresident | angling | 3-day | $68 |
| Nonresident 7-Day Angling | Nonresident | angling | 7-day | $117 |
| Youth License | Resident/nonresident youth | angling/hunting/shellfish | annual | $10 |
| Combination (angling + hunting) | Resident | angling + hunting | annual | $86 |
| Sports Pac | Resident | angling, hunting, tags | annual | $253 |
| Annual Combined Angling Tag (salmon, steelhead, sturgeon, halibut) | Resident | tag | annual | $69 |
| Nonresident Annual Combined Angling Tag | Nonresident | tag | annual | $89 |
| Youth Annual Combined Angling Tag | Youth | tag | annual | $5 |
| Hatchery Harvest Tag | Resident/nonresident | tag | annual | $43 |
| Two-Rod Angler validation | Resident/nonresident | validation | annual | $34 |
| Annual Ocean Endorsement | Resident/nonresident | ocean | annual | $9 |
| Daily Ocean Endorsement | Resident/nonresident | ocean | 1-day | $4 |
| Columbia Basin Endorsement | Resident/nonresident | Columbia Basin | annual | $11.75 |
Prices from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, checked October 2026. Some vendors add a small processing or agent fee. Prices change – confirm on the official license site before you buy.
Rules
Who needs a Oregon fishing license
- Who needs one: Anglers need an Oregon angling license (youth anglers buy a $10 Youth License); see notes for unconfirmed age bands.
- Kids: Youth License $10 and Youth Annual Combined Angling Tag $5 (exact youth age band not stated on the fee schedule).
- Seniors: Resident Senior Angler license $34; Senior Combination $56; Pioneer Combination $10 (eligibility ages not stated on the fee schedule).
- Saltwater: The angling license covers fresh and salt water; ODFW also lists an Ocean Endorsement ($9 annual, $4 daily). Shellfish licenses are separate. NOAA registry status not confirmed on an agency page.
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Fishing charters in Oregon
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Questions
Oregon fishing license questions
How much is a fishing license in Oregon?
A resident annual license is $50 and a nonresident annual license is $138, and a 1-day nonresident license is $29. Full list above, from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Who needs a fishing license in Oregon?
Anglers need an Oregon angling license (youth anglers buy a $10 Youth License); see notes for unconfirmed age bands.
Do I need a fishing license on a charter in Oregon?
The agency fee pages we checked do not say. In many coastal states a licensed charter boat covers its paying passengers, but not everywhere – ask the captain when you book.
Where do I buy a Oregon fishing license?
Online from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife at myodfw.com, or from licensed sporting-goods and bait shops.
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