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Arkansas Fishing License: Cost and Where to Buy
A resident annual Arkansas fishing license costs $10.50 and a nonresident annual license $60, with a 1-day nonresident option at $15, according to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Here is who needs one, every license type and price, and where to buy it.
Prices
Arkansas fishing license prices
| License | Who | Covers | Length | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident Fisheries Conservation License (FSH) | Resident | freshwater | annual | $10.50 |
| Resident Trout Permit (TPR) | Resident | trout | annual | $10 |
| Combination Sportsman's License (CS) | Resident | freshwater + hunting | annual (expires June 30) | $35.50 |
| 65-Plus Annual Fishing License (PAF) | Resident | freshwater | annual (through June 30) | $3.50 |
| 65-Plus Annual Combination License (PAC) | Resident | freshwater + hunting | annual (through June 30) | $4.50 |
| Nonresident Annual Fishing License (NRF) | Nonresident | freshwater | annual | $60 |
| Nonresident 1-Day Fishing License (NT1) | Nonresident | freshwater | 1-day | $15 |
| Nonresident 3-Day Trip Fishing License (NT3) | Nonresident | freshwater | 3-day (72 hours) | $30 |
| Nonresident Trout Permit (TPN) | Nonresident | trout | annual | $20 |
Prices from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, 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 Arkansas fishing license
- Who needs one: Everyone 16 and older, except when fishing a licensed put-and-take pay lake.
- Kids: Under 16 do not need a license.
- Seniors: Residents 65+: 65-Plus Annual Fishing License $3.50 (65-Plus Annual Combination $4.50).
- Saltwater: Landlocked – no saltwater
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Fishing charters in Arkansas
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Questions
Arkansas fishing license questions
How much is a fishing license in Arkansas?
A resident annual license is $10.50 and a nonresident annual license is $60, and a 1-day nonresident license is $15. Full list above, from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.
Who needs a fishing license in Arkansas?
Everyone 16 and older, except when fishing a licensed put-and-take pay lake.
Do I need a fishing license on a charter in Arkansas?
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 Arkansas fishing license?
Online from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission at ar-licensing.s3licensing.com, or from licensed sporting-goods and bait shops.
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