How much is a fishing license in Arkansas?

As published by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (agfc.com) and checked Oct 25, 2026: Resident Fisheries Conservation License (FSH), $10.50; Nonresident Annual Fishing License (NRF), $60. All 3 prices we hold are in the table on this page.

Is there a short-term fishing license in Arkansas?

Yes. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission lists the Nonresident 3-Day Trip Fishing License (NT3) at $30, checked Oct 25, 2026.

What age rules apply to a Arkansas fishing license?

The agency's licence page states: Licence required at 16 and older.

Arkansas Fishing License Cost

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

$10.50resident license

$60non-resident annual

$303 days non-resident

Arkansas License Prices

Product	Residency	Term	Water	Price	Notes and Source
Resident Fisheries Conservation License (FSH)	Resident	Term not stated	All waters	$10.50	The state's standard resident fishing licence; the page does not state its term Agency text: “Resident Fisheries Conservation License (FSH) Entitles a resident to fish the waters of the state with sport fishing tackle. A Resident Trout Permit also must be purchased to retain trout or to fish in certain waters. \| $10.50” agfc.com ↗, checked Oct 25, 2026
Nonresident Annual Fishing License (NRF)	Non-resident	Annual	All waters	$60	Agency text: “Nonresident Annual Fishing License (NRF) Entitles a nonresident to fish the waters of the state with sport fishing tackle. A Nonresident Trout Permit also must be purchased to retain trout or to fish in certain waters. $60” agfc.com ↗, checked Oct 25, 2026
Nonresident 3-Day Trip Fishing License (NT3)	Non-resident	3 days	All waters	$30	Agency text: “Nonresident 3-Day Trip Fishing License (NT3) Entitles a nonresident to fish the waters of the state with sport fishing tackle for the three-day period valid for 72 hours from the specified start time. A Nonresident Trout Permit also must be purchased to retain trout or to fish in certain waters. $30” agfc.com ↗, checked Oct 25, 2026

Age Rules

Licence required at 16 and older

Arkansas Fishing License Questions

How much is a fishing license in Arkansas?: As published by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (agfc.com) and checked Oct 25, 2026: Resident Fisheries Conservation License (FSH), $10.50; Nonresident Annual Fishing License (NRF), $60. All 3 prices we hold are in the table on this page.
Is there a short-term fishing license in Arkansas?: Yes. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission lists the Nonresident 3-Day Trip Fishing License (NT3) at $30, checked Oct 25, 2026.
What age rules apply to a Arkansas fishing license?: The agency's licence page states: Licence required at 16 and older.

More for Arkansas 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.