How much is a fishing license in North Dakota?

As published by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department (gf.nd.gov) and checked Oct 18, 2026: Fishing License (resident, ages 16 and older), $27; Individual Season Fishing (nonresident, ages 16 and older), $68. All 4 prices we hold are in the table on this page.

Is there a short-term fishing license in North Dakota?

Yes. The North Dakota Game and Fish Department lists the 3 Day Fishing (nonresident) at $48 and the 10 Day Fishing (nonresident) at $58, checked Oct 18, 2026.

What age rules apply to a North Dakota fishing license?

The agency's licence page states: Ages 15 and younger not required; Ages 15 and younger need no licence if accompanied by a licensed adult.

North Dakota Fishing License Cost

Prices as published by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department on its own pages, checked Oct 18, 2026. Fees, stamps and agent charges can change: confirm with the agency before buying.

$27resident license

$68non-resident license

$483 days non-resident

North Dakota License Prices

Product	Residency	Term	Water	Price	Notes and Source
Fishing License (resident, ages 16 and older)	Resident	Term not stated	All waters	$27	Agency text: “Fishing License (ages 16 and older) \| $27 \| $2” gf.nd.gov ↗, checked Oct 18, 2026
Individual Season Fishing (nonresident, ages 16 and older)	Non-resident	Term not stated	All waters	$68	Agency text: “Individual Season Fishing (ages 16 and older) \| $68 \| $5” gf.nd.gov ↗, checked Oct 18, 2026
3 Day Fishing (nonresident)	Non-resident	3 days	All waters	$48	Agency text: “3 Day Fishing \| $48 \| $5” gf.nd.gov ↗, checked Oct 18, 2026
10 Day Fishing (nonresident)	Non-resident	10 days	All waters	$58	Agency text: “10 Day Fishing \| $58 \| $5” gf.nd.gov ↗, checked Oct 18, 2026

Age Rules

Ages 15 and younger not required
Ages 15 and younger need no licence if accompanied by a licensed adult

North Dakota Fishing License Questions

How much is a fishing license in North Dakota?: As published by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department (gf.nd.gov) and checked Oct 18, 2026: Fishing License (resident, ages 16 and older), $27; Individual Season Fishing (nonresident, ages 16 and older), $68. All 4 prices we hold are in the table on this page.
Is there a short-term fishing license in North Dakota?: Yes. The North Dakota Game and Fish Department lists the 3 Day Fishing (nonresident) at $48 and the 10 Day Fishing (nonresident) at $58, checked Oct 18, 2026.
What age rules apply to a North Dakota fishing license?: The agency's licence page states: Ages 15 and younger not required; Ages 15 and younger need no licence if accompanied by a licensed adult.

More for North Dakota 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.