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Kansas Fishing License: Cost and Where to Buy
A resident annual Kansas fishing license costs $25 and a nonresident annual license $75, with a 1-day nonresident option at $10, according to the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. Here is who needs one, every license type and price, and where to buy it.
Prices
Kansas fishing license prices
| License | Who | Covers | Length | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident 1 Day Fishing License | Resident 16-64 | freshwater | 1-day | $3.50 |
| Resident 1 Year Fishing License | Resident 16-64 | freshwater | 365 days | $25 |
| Resident 1 Year Combination Hunting & Fishing License | Resident 16-64 | freshwater + hunting | 365 days | $45 |
| Resident 5 Year Fishing License | Resident 16-64 | freshwater | 5-year | $100 |
| Resident 5 Year Combination Hunting & Fishing License | Resident 16-64 | freshwater + hunting | 5-year | $180 |
| Youth Multi-Year Fishing License | Resident 16-20 | freshwater | through Dec 31 of year holder turns 21 | $40 |
| Youth Multi-Year Combination Hunting & Fishing License | Resident 16-20 | freshwater + hunting | through Dec 31 of year holder turns 21 | $70 |
| Senior 1 Year Fishing License | Resident 65-74 | freshwater | 365 days | $15 |
| Senior 1 Year Combination Hunting & Fishing License | Resident 65-74 | freshwater + hunting | 365 days | $25 |
| Senior 5 Year Fishing License | Resident 65-74 | freshwater | 5-year | $50 |
| Nonresident 1 Day Fishing License | Nonresident 16+ | freshwater | 1-day | $10 |
| Nonresident 5 Day Fishing License | Nonresident 16+ | freshwater | 5-day | $25 |
| Nonresident 1 Year Fishing License | Nonresident 16+ | freshwater | 365 days | $75 |
| Nonresident 1 Year Combination Hunting & Fishing License | Nonresident 16+ | freshwater + hunting | 365 days | $190 |
| Resident Lifetime Fishing License | Resident | freshwater | lifetime | $500 |
| Trout Permit (16+) | Resident/nonresident | trout add-on | 365 days | $17.50 |
| Three-Pole Permit | Resident/nonresident | add-on | 365 days | $6 |
| Paddlefish Permit | Resident/nonresident | add-on (6 carcass tags) | season | $10 |
| Handfishing Permit | Resident/nonresident | add-on | through Dec 31 | $25 |
Prices from the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, 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 Kansas fishing license
- Who needs one: Residents 16 through 74 (60-day residency) and nonresidents 16 and older need a Kansas fishing license; nonresidents are exempt only on private ponds not leased for public fishing.
- Kids: Under 16 need no license; residents 16-20 can buy a Youth Multi-Year Fishing License for $40 (valid through Dec 31 of the year they turn 21).
- Seniors: Residents 65-74: Senior 1-Year Fishing $15 (5-year $50); residents 75 and older need no license.
- Saltwater: Landlocked – no saltwater
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Questions
Kansas fishing license questions
How much is a fishing license in Kansas?
A resident annual license is $25 and a nonresident annual license is $75, and a 1-day nonresident license is $10. Full list above, from the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks.
Who needs a fishing license in Kansas?
Residents 16 through 74 (60-day residency) and nonresidents 16 and older need a Kansas fishing license; nonresidents are exempt only on private ponds not leased for public fishing.
Do I need a fishing license on a charter in Kansas?
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 Kansas fishing license?
Online from the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks at gooutdoorskansas.gov, or from licensed sporting-goods and bait shops.
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