Montana Fishing License Cost
Prices as published by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks on its own pages, checked Oct 25, 2026. Fees, stamps and agent charges can change: confirm with the agency before buying.
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$21resident annual
$100non-resident annual
$52 days resident
Montana License Prices
| Product | Residency | Term | Water | Price | Notes and Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Season Fishing license (resident) | Resident | Annual | All waters | $21 | Agency text: “The Full Season Fishing license enables you to fish from March 1 through the end of February of the following year. Resident Cost: $21” fwp.mt.gov ↗, checked Oct 25, 2026 |
| Short-Term Resident License for 2 Consecutive Calendar Days | Resident | 2 days | All waters | $5 | Agency text: “Short-Term Resident License for 2 Consecutive Calendar Days Resident Cost: $5” fwp.mt.gov ↗, checked Oct 25, 2026 |
| Full Season Fishing license (nonresident) | Non-resident | Annual | All waters | $100 | Agency text: “Nonresident Cost: $100” fwp.mt.gov ↗, checked Oct 25, 2026 |
| 1 Day Nonresident License | Non-resident | 1 day | All waters | $14 | Agency text: “1 Day Nonresident License Nonresident Cost: $14” fwp.mt.gov ↗, checked Oct 25, 2026 |
Age Rules
- Required at 12 and older
License Year
- The Full Season Fishing license enables you to fish from March 1 through the end of February of the following year.
Montana Fishing License Questions
- How much is a fishing license in Montana?
- As published by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (fwp.mt.gov) and checked Oct 25, 2026: Full Season Fishing license (resident), $21; Full Season Fishing license (nonresident), $100. All 4 prices we hold are in the table on this page.
- Is there a short-term fishing license in Montana?
- Yes. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks lists the Short-Term Resident License for 2 Consecutive Calendar Days at $5 and the 1 Day Nonresident License at $14, checked Oct 25, 2026.
- What age rules apply to a Montana fishing license?
- The agency's licence page states: Required at 12 and older.
More for Montana 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.