How much is a fishing license in Ohio?

As published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ohiodnr.gov) and checked Oct 18, 2026: Resident 1-Year License, $25; Nonresident 1-Year License, $76.96. All 5 prices we hold are in the table on this page.

Is there a short-term fishing license in Ohio?

Yes. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources lists the Resident 1-Day License at $14, the Nonresident 3-Day License at $52 and the Nonresident 1-Day License at $27.04, checked Oct 18, 2026.

What age rules apply to a Ohio fishing license?

The agency's licence page states: Under 16 no licence needed.

Ohio Fishing License Cost

Prices as published by the Ohio 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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$25resident annual

$76.96non-resident annual

$141 day resident

Ohio License Prices

Product	Residency	Term	Water	Price	Notes and Source
Resident 1-Year License	Resident	Annual	All waters	$25	Agency text: “Resident 1-Year License....$25.00” ohiodnr.gov ↗, checked Oct 18, 2026
Resident 1-Day License	Resident	1 day	All waters	$14	A one-day licence may be credited toward an annual licence Agency text: “Resident 1-Day License....$14.00” ohiodnr.gov ↗, checked Oct 18, 2026
Nonresident 1-Year License	Non-resident	Annual	All waters	$76.96	Agency text: “Nonresident 1-Year License....$76.96” ohiodnr.gov ↗, checked Oct 18, 2026
Nonresident 3-Day License	Non-resident	3 days	All waters	$52	Agency text: “Nonresident 3-Day License....$52.00” ohiodnr.gov ↗, checked Oct 18, 2026
Nonresident 1-Day License	Non-resident	1 day	All waters	$27.04	Agency text: “Nonresident 1-Day License....$27.04” ohiodnr.gov ↗, checked Oct 18, 2026

Age Rules

Under 16 no licence needed

Ohio Fishing License Questions

How much is a fishing license in Ohio?: As published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ohiodnr.gov) and checked Oct 18, 2026: Resident 1-Year License, $25; Nonresident 1-Year License, $76.96. All 5 prices we hold are in the table on this page.
Is there a short-term fishing license in Ohio?: Yes. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources lists the Resident 1-Day License at $14, the Nonresident 3-Day License at $52 and the Nonresident 1-Day License at $27.04, checked Oct 18, 2026.
What age rules apply to a Ohio fishing license?: The agency's licence page states: Under 16 no licence needed.

More for Ohio 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.