How much is a fishing license in Virginia?

As published by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (dwr.virginia.gov) and checked Oct 18, 2026: One-year Resident License to Freshwater Fish, $28; Nonresident License to Freshwater Fish, $72. All 6 prices we hold are in the table on this page.

Is there a short-term fishing license in Virginia?

Yes. The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources lists the Nonresident License to Freshwater Fish for One Day at $20, checked Oct 18, 2026.

What age rules apply to a Virginia fishing license?

The agency's licence page states: Residents under 16 need no licence; Non-resident children under 16 need no licence.

Virginia Fishing License Cost

Prices as published by the Virginia Department of Wildlife 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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$28resident annual

$72non-resident license

$201 day non-resident

Virginia License Prices

Product	Residency	Term	Water	Price	Notes and Source
One-year Resident License to Freshwater Fish	Resident	Annual	Freshwater	$28	Trout licence extra in stocked trout waters Agency text: “One-year Resident License to Freshwater Fish \| $28.00” dwr.virginia.gov ↗, checked Oct 18, 2026
Resident License to Freshwater and Saltwater Fish	Resident	Term not stated	All waters	$44.50	Agency text: “Resident License to Freshwater and Saltwater Fish \| $44.50” dwr.virginia.gov ↗, checked Oct 18, 2026
Resident License to Freshwater Fish for Five Consecutive Days	Resident	Other	Freshwater	$19	Agency text: “Resident License to Freshwater Fish for Five Consecutive Days \| $19.00” dwr.virginia.gov ↗, checked Oct 18, 2026
Nonresident License to Freshwater Fish	Non-resident	Term not stated	Freshwater	$72	Agency text: “Nonresident License to Freshwater Fish \| $72.00” dwr.virginia.gov ↗, checked Oct 18, 2026
Nonresident License to Freshwater and Saltwater Fish	Non-resident	Term not stated	All waters	$96	Agency text: “Nonresident License to Freshwater and Saltwater Fish \| $96.00” dwr.virginia.gov ↗, checked Oct 18, 2026
Nonresident License to Freshwater Fish for One Day	Non-resident	1 day	Freshwater	$20	Agency text: “Nonresident License to Freshwater Fish for One Day \| $20.00” dwr.virginia.gov ↗, checked Oct 18, 2026

Age Rules

Residents under 16 need no licence
Non-resident children under 16 need no licence

Virginia Fishing License Questions

How much is a fishing license in Virginia?: As published by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (dwr.virginia.gov) and checked Oct 18, 2026: One-year Resident License to Freshwater Fish, $28; Nonresident License to Freshwater Fish, $72. All 6 prices we hold are in the table on this page.
Is there a short-term fishing license in Virginia?: Yes. The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources lists the Nonresident License to Freshwater Fish for One Day at $20, checked Oct 18, 2026.
What age rules apply to a Virginia fishing license?: The agency's licence page states: Residents under 16 need no licence; Non-resident children under 16 need no licence.

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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.