How much is a fishing license in Hawaii?

As published by dlnr.hawaii.gov and outdoor.hawaii.gov (dlnr.hawaii.gov and outdoor.hawaii.gov) and checked Oct 25, 2026: Freshwater Game Fishing License (resident and military, 16 and over), $5; Freshwater Game Fishing License, non-resident 1-year, $25. All 5 prices we hold are in the table on this page.

Is there a short-term fishing license in Hawaii?

Yes. Dlnr.hawaii.gov and outdoor.hawaii.gov lists the Freshwater Game Fishing License, non-resident 7-day at $10 and the Nonresident Recreational Marine Fishing License, 1-day at $20, checked Oct 25, 2026.

What age rules apply to a Hawaii fishing license?

The agency's licence page states: Resident fee by age: 16 and over $5, 9-15 $3, 65 and over free; Required of non-residents 15 and older (active-duty military and families excepted)

Hawaii Fishing License Cost

Prices as published by dlnr.hawaii.gov and outdoor.hawaii.gov on its own pages, checked Oct 25, 2026. Fees, stamps and agent charges can change: confirm with the agency before buying.

$5resident license

$25non-resident annual

$107 days non-resident

Hawaii License Prices

Product	Residency	Term	Water	Price	Notes and Source
Freshwater Game Fishing License (resident and military, 16 and over)	Resident	Term not stated	Freshwater	$5	Term not stated on the page; additional online processing fees may apply; Hawaii has no resident marine fishing licence on this page Agency text: “Resident and military 16 yrs and over $5” dlnr.hawaii.gov ↗, checked Oct 25, 2026
Freshwater Game Fishing License, non-resident 1-year	Non-resident	Annual	Freshwater	$25	Additional online processing fees may apply Agency text: “1-year: $25” outdoor.hawaii.gov ↗, checked Oct 25, 2026
Nonresident Recreational Marine Fishing License, annual	Non-resident	Annual	Saltwater	$70	Additional online processing fees may apply Agency text: “Annual: $70” outdoor.hawaii.gov ↗, checked Oct 25, 2026
Freshwater Game Fishing License, non-resident 7-day	Non-resident	7 days	Freshwater	$10	Additional online processing fees may apply Agency text: “7-day: $10” outdoor.hawaii.gov ↗, checked Oct 25, 2026
Nonresident Recreational Marine Fishing License, 1-day	Non-resident	1 day	Saltwater	$20	Additional online processing fees may apply Agency text: “1-day: $20” outdoor.hawaii.gov ↗, checked Oct 25, 2026

Age Rules

Resident fee by age: 16 and over $5, 9-15 $3, 65 and over free
Required of non-residents 15 and older (active-duty military and families excepted)

Hawaii Fishing License Questions

How much is a fishing license in Hawaii?: As published by dlnr.hawaii.gov and outdoor.hawaii.gov (dlnr.hawaii.gov and outdoor.hawaii.gov) and checked Oct 25, 2026: Freshwater Game Fishing License (resident and military, 16 and over), $5; Freshwater Game Fishing License, non-resident 1-year, $25. All 5 prices we hold are in the table on this page.
Is there a short-term fishing license in Hawaii?: Yes. Dlnr.hawaii.gov and outdoor.hawaii.gov lists the Freshwater Game Fishing License, non-resident 7-day at $10 and the Nonresident Recreational Marine Fishing License, 1-day at $20, checked Oct 25, 2026.
What age rules apply to a Hawaii fishing license?: The agency's licence page states: Resident fee by age: 16 and over $5, 9-15 $3, 65 and over free; Required of non-residents 15 and older (active-duty military and families excepted)

More for Hawaii 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.