How much is a fishing license in Kentucky?

As published by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (fw.ky.gov) and checked Oct 25, 2026: Annual Fishing (resident), $24.31; Annual Fishing (nonresident), $58.14. All 5 prices we hold are in the table on this page.

Is there a short-term fishing license in Kentucky?

Yes. The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources lists the 1-Day Fishing (resident) at $7.40, the Nonresident 7-Day Fishing at $37 and the 1-Day Fishing (nonresident) at $15.86, checked Oct 25, 2026.

Kentucky Fishing License Cost

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

$24.31resident annual

$58.14non-resident annual

$7.401 day resident

Kentucky License Prices

Product	Residency	Term	Water	Price	Notes and Source
Annual Fishing (resident)	Resident	Annual	All waters	$24.31	Agency text: “Recreational Annual Licenses Resident Nonresident Annual Fishing $24.31 $58.14” fw.ky.gov ↗, checked Oct 25, 2026
1-Day Fishing (resident)	Resident	1 day	All waters	$7.40	Agency text: “1-Day Fishing $7.40 $15.86” fw.ky.gov ↗, checked Oct 25, 2026
Annual Fishing (nonresident)	Non-resident	Annual	All waters	$58.14	Agency text: “Recreational Annual Licenses Resident Nonresident Annual Fishing $24.31 $58.14” fw.ky.gov ↗, checked Oct 25, 2026
Nonresident 7-Day Fishing	Non-resident	7 days	All waters	$37	Agency text: “Nonresident 7-Day Fishing Not available $37.00” fw.ky.gov ↗, checked Oct 25, 2026
1-Day Fishing (nonresident)	Non-resident	1 day	All waters	$15.86	Agency text: “1-Day Fishing $7.40 $15.86” fw.ky.gov ↗, checked Oct 25, 2026

Kentucky Fishing License Questions

How much is a fishing license in Kentucky?: As published by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (fw.ky.gov) and checked Oct 25, 2026: Annual Fishing (resident), $24.31; Annual Fishing (nonresident), $58.14. All 5 prices we hold are in the table on this page.
Is there a short-term fishing license in Kentucky?: Yes. The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources lists the 1-Day Fishing (resident) at $7.40, the Nonresident 7-Day Fishing at $37 and the 1-Day Fishing (nonresident) at $15.86, checked Oct 25, 2026.

More for Kentucky 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.