How much is a fishing license in Pennsylvania?

As published by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (pa.gov) and checked Oct 18, 2026: Resident (Annual), ages 16-64, $27.97; Non-Resident (Annual), 16 & up, $60.97. All 3 prices we hold are in the table on this page.

Is there a short-term fishing license in Pennsylvania?

Yes. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission lists the 1-Day Resident (not valid March 15-April 30) at $14.47, checked Oct 18, 2026.

What age rules apply to a Pennsylvania fishing license?

The agency's licence page states: Required at 16 and over.

Pennsylvania Fishing License Cost

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

$27.97resident annual

$60.97non-resident annual

$14.471 day resident

Pennsylvania License Prices

Product	Residency	Term	Water	Price	Notes and Source
Resident (Annual), ages 16-64	Resident	Annual	All waters	$27.97	Trout and Lake Erie permits extra Agency text: “Resident (Annual) \| 16-64 \| $27.97” pa.gov ↗, checked Oct 18, 2026
1-Day Resident (not valid March 15-April 30)	Resident	1 day	All waters	$14.47	Agency text: “1-Day Resident (not valid March 15-April 30) \| 16 & up \| $14.47” pa.gov ↗, checked Oct 18, 2026
Non-Resident (Annual), 16 & up	Non-resident	Annual	All waters	$60.97	Trout and Lake Erie permits extra Agency text: “Non-Resident (Annual) \| 16 & up \| $60.97” pa.gov ↗, checked Oct 18, 2026

Age Rules

Required at 16 and over

License Year

2026 Annual Fishing License Pricing

Pennsylvania Fishing License Questions

How much is a fishing license in Pennsylvania?: As published by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (pa.gov) and checked Oct 18, 2026: Resident (Annual), ages 16-64, $27.97; Non-Resident (Annual), 16 & up, $60.97. All 3 prices we hold are in the table on this page.
Is there a short-term fishing license in Pennsylvania?: Yes. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission lists the 1-Day Resident (not valid March 15-April 30) at $14.47, checked Oct 18, 2026.
What age rules apply to a Pennsylvania fishing license?: The agency's licence page states: Required at 16 and over.

More for Pennsylvania 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.