How much is a fishing license in Alaska?

As published by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (adfg.alaska.gov) and checked Oct 25, 2026: Resident Annual Sport Fishing License, $20; Nonresident Annual Sport Fishing License, $100. All 5 prices we hold are in the table on this page.

Is there a short-term fishing license in Alaska?

Yes. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game lists the Nonresident 7 Day Sport Fishing License at $45, the Nonresident 3 Day Sport Fishing License at $30 and the Nonresident 1 Day Sport Fishing License at $15, checked Oct 25, 2026.

What age rules apply to a Alaska fishing license?

The agency's licence page states: Residents under 18 do not need a sport fishing licence; Non-residents under 16 do not need a sport fishing licence.

Alaska Fishing License Cost

Prices as published by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game on its own pages, checked Oct 25, 2026. Fees, stamps and agent charges can change: confirm with the agency before buying.

$20resident annual

$100non-resident annual

$151 day non-resident

Alaska License Prices

Product	Residency	Term	Water	Price	Notes and Source
Resident Annual Sport Fishing License	Resident	Annual	All waters	$20	Agency text: “Resident Annual Sport Fishing License $20.00” adfg.alaska.gov ↗, checked Oct 25, 2026
Nonresident Annual Sport Fishing License	Non-resident	Annual	All waters	$100	Agency text: “Nonresident Annual Sport Fishing License $100.00” adfg.alaska.gov ↗, checked Oct 25, 2026
Nonresident 7 Day Sport Fishing License	Non-resident	7 days	All waters	$45	Agency text: “Nonresident 7 Day Sport Fishing License $45.00” adfg.alaska.gov ↗, checked Oct 25, 2026
Nonresident 3 Day Sport Fishing License	Non-resident	3 days	All waters	$30	Agency text: “Nonresident 3 Day Sport Fishing License $30.00” adfg.alaska.gov ↗, checked Oct 25, 2026
Nonresident 1 Day Sport Fishing License	Non-resident	1 day	All waters	$15	Agency text: “Nonresident 1 Day Sport Fishing License $15.00” adfg.alaska.gov ↗, checked Oct 25, 2026

Age Rules

Residents under 18 do not need a sport fishing licence
Non-residents under 16 do not need a sport fishing licence

License Year

Licenses are valid from the date of purchase through December 31st of each calendar year (short-term non-resident licences: 1, 3, 7 or 14 days)

Alaska Fishing License Questions

How much is a fishing license in Alaska?: As published by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (adfg.alaska.gov) and checked Oct 25, 2026: Resident Annual Sport Fishing License, $20; Nonresident Annual Sport Fishing License, $100. All 5 prices we hold are in the table on this page.
Is there a short-term fishing license in Alaska?: Yes. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game lists the Nonresident 7 Day Sport Fishing License at $45, the Nonresident 3 Day Sport Fishing License at $30 and the Nonresident 1 Day Sport Fishing License at $15, checked Oct 25, 2026.
What age rules apply to a Alaska fishing license?: The agency's licence page states: Residents under 18 do not need a sport fishing licence; Non-residents under 16 do not need a sport fishing licence.

More for Alaska Anglers

Each price is the agency's own figure as published on its page on the checked date, quoted beside it. Only prices we could read on the agency's live page are shown; stamps, permits and agent fees named by the agency may be extra. ReelTourney does not sell licenses — confirm with the agency before buying.