How much is a fishing license in Tennessee?

As published by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (tn.gov) and checked Oct 21, 2026: Combination Hunt/Fish Annual (ages 16-64), $33; Nonresident Annual Fishing - No Trout, age 16 and over, $49. All 4 prices we hold are in the table on this page.

Is there a short-term fishing license in Tennessee?

Yes. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency lists the 1-Day Fishing - No Trout (ages 13-64) at $6 and the Nonresident 3-Day Fishing - No Trout, age 16 and over at $20, checked Oct 21, 2026.

What age rules apply to a Tennessee fishing license?

The agency's licence page states: No licence required at 12 and under.

Tennessee Fishing License Cost

Prices as published by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency on its own pages, checked Oct 21, 2026. Fees, stamps and agent charges can change: confirm with the agency before buying.
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$33resident annual

$49non-resident annual

$61 day resident

Tennessee License Prices

Product	Residency	Term	Water	Price	Notes and Source
Combination Hunt/Fish Annual (ages 16-64)	Resident	Annual	All waters	$33	No fishing-only annual licence is listed for residents: the hunt/fish combination is the minimum; processing fees apply Agency text: “Combination Hunt/Fish Annual (ages 16-64) Minimum license required to fish and/or hunt small game - Supplemental Licenses are required in order to hunt deer, bear, boar (feral hog), turkey, and waterfowl. \| $33.00” tn.gov ↗, checked Oct 21, 2026
1-Day Fishing - No Trout (ages 13-64)	Resident	1 day	All waters	$6	Processing fees apply Agency text: “1-Day Fishing - No Trout (ages 13-64) \| $6.00” tn.gov ↗, checked Oct 21, 2026
Nonresident Annual Fishing - No Trout, age 16 and over	Non-resident	Annual	All waters	$49	Processing fees apply Agency text: “Annual Fishing - No Trout , age 16 and over \| $49.00” tn.gov ↗, checked Oct 21, 2026
Nonresident 3-Day Fishing - No Trout, age 16 and over	Non-resident	3 days	All waters	$20	Processing fees apply Agency text: “3-Day Fishing - No Trout, age 16 and over \| $20.00” tn.gov ↗, checked Oct 21, 2026

Age Rules

No licence required at 12 and under

License Year

Licenses are valid from the date of purchase until 365 days after purchase for most license types.

Tennessee Fishing License Questions

How much is a fishing license in Tennessee?: As published by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (tn.gov) and checked Oct 21, 2026: Combination Hunt/Fish Annual (ages 16-64), $33; Nonresident Annual Fishing - No Trout, age 16 and over, $49. All 4 prices we hold are in the table on this page.
Is there a short-term fishing license in Tennessee?: Yes. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency lists the 1-Day Fishing - No Trout (ages 13-64) at $6 and the Nonresident 3-Day Fishing - No Trout, age 16 and over at $20, checked Oct 21, 2026.
What age rules apply to a Tennessee fishing license?: The agency's licence page states: No licence required at 12 and under.

More for Tennessee 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.