How much is a fishing license in Iowa?

As published by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (iowadnr.gov) and checked Oct 18, 2026: Resident Fishing, $22; Nonresident Fishing, $48. All 7 prices we hold are in the table on this page.

Is there a short-term fishing license in Iowa?

Yes. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources lists the Resident 7-Day Fishing at $15.50, the Resident 1-Day Fishing at $10.50, the Nonresident 7-Day Fishing at $37.50 and the Nonresident 3-Day Fishing at $20.50, checked Oct 18, 2026.

What age rules apply to a Iowa fishing license?

The agency's licence page states: Residents and non-residents under 16 fish without a licence (trout fee may apply)

Iowa Fishing License Cost

Prices as published by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources on its own pages, checked Oct 18, 2026. Fees, stamps and agent charges can change: confirm with the agency before buying.
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$22resident license

$48non-resident license

$10.501 day resident

Iowa License Prices

Product	Residency	Term	Water	Price	Notes and Source
Resident Fishing	Resident	Term not stated	All waters	$22	The state's standard resident licence; the page does not state its term Agency text: “Resident Fishing \| $22.00” iowadnr.gov ↗, checked Oct 18, 2026
Resident 7-Day Fishing	Resident	7 days	All waters	$15.50	Agency text: “Resident 7-Day Fishing \| $15.50” iowadnr.gov ↗, checked Oct 18, 2026
Resident 1-Day Fishing	Resident	1 day	All waters	$10.50	Agency text: “Resident 1-Day Fishing \| $10.50” iowadnr.gov ↗, checked Oct 18, 2026
Nonresident Fishing	Non-resident	Term not stated	All waters	$48	The state's standard non-resident licence; the page does not state its term Agency text: “Nonresident Fishing \| $48.00” iowadnr.gov ↗, checked Oct 18, 2026
Nonresident 7-Day Fishing	Non-resident	7 days	All waters	$37.50	Agency text: “Nonresident 7-Day Fishing \| $37.50” iowadnr.gov ↗, checked Oct 18, 2026
Nonresident 3-Day Fishing	Non-resident	3 days	All waters	$20.50	Agency text: “Nonresident 3-Day Fishing \| $20.50” iowadnr.gov ↗, checked Oct 18, 2026
Nonresident 1-Day Fishing	Non-resident	1 day	All waters	$12	Agency text: “Nonresident 1-Day Fishing \| $12.00” iowadnr.gov ↗, checked Oct 18, 2026

Age Rules

Residents and non-residents under 16 fish without a licence (trout fee may apply)

Iowa Fishing License Questions

How much is a fishing license in Iowa?: As published by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (iowadnr.gov) and checked Oct 18, 2026: Resident Fishing, $22; Nonresident Fishing, $48. All 7 prices we hold are in the table on this page.
Is there a short-term fishing license in Iowa?: Yes. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources lists the Resident 7-Day Fishing at $15.50, the Resident 1-Day Fishing at $10.50, the Nonresident 7-Day Fishing at $37.50 and the Nonresident 3-Day Fishing at $20.50, checked Oct 18, 2026.
What age rules apply to a Iowa fishing license?: The agency's licence page states: Residents and non-residents under 16 fish without a licence (trout fee may apply)

More for Iowa 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.