West Virginia Fishing License Cost
Prices as published by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources on its own pages, checked Oct 25, 2026. Fees, stamps and agent charges can change: confirm with the agency before buying.
$19resident annualplus Conservation Stamp (Class CS), $5.00 required
$37non-resident annualplus Conservation/Law Enforcement Stamp (Class CS/LE), $13.00 required
$31 day non-residentplus Conservation/Law Enforcement Stamp (Class CS/LE), $13.00 required
West Virginia License Prices
| Product | Residency | Term | Water | Price | Notes and Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident Fishing (Class B) | Resident | Annual | All waters | $19 | Also required with it: Conservation Stamp (Class CS), $5.00. Agency text: “Conservation Stamp (Class CS): ..............................................$5.00 … Required for anglers and hunters with Class B, L, A” 2026 regulations summary Agency text: “Fishing (Class B): ............................................................................$19.00” wvdnr.gov ↗, checked Oct 25, 2026 |
| Nonresident Fishing (Class F) | Non-resident | Annual | All waters | $37 | Also required with it: Conservation/Law Enforcement Stamp (Class CS/LE), $13.00. Agency text: “Conservation/Law Enforcement Stamp … (Class CS/LE): ............................................................................$13.00 … Required for anglers and hunters with Class F, LL,” Agency text: “Fishing (Class F): ............................................................................$37.00” wvdnr.gov ↗, checked Oct 25, 2026 |
| Nonresident One Day Fishing (Class LL) | Non-resident | 1 day | All waters | $3 | Also required with it: Conservation/Law Enforcement Stamp (Class CS/LE), $13.00. Agency text: “Conservation/Law Enforcement Stamp … (Class CS/LE): ............................................................................$13.00 … Required for anglers and hunters with Class F, LL,” Agency text: “One Day Fishing (Class LL): ........................................................$3.00” wvdnr.gov ↗, checked Oct 25, 2026 |
Age Rules
- Anglers under 15, resident or non-resident, need no licence
License Year
- Fishing and Hunting Licenses are good for the calendar year.
West Virginia Fishing License Questions
- How much is a fishing license in West Virginia?
- As published by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (wvdnr.gov) and checked Oct 25, 2026: Resident Fishing (Class B), $19 (plus the Conservation Stamp (Class CS), $5.00 the agency requires with it); Nonresident Fishing (Class F), $37 (plus the Conservation/Law Enforcement Stamp (Class CS/LE), $13.00 the agency requires with it). All 3 prices we hold are in the table on this page.
- Is there a short-term fishing license in West Virginia?
- Yes. The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources lists the Nonresident One Day Fishing (Class LL) at $3 (plus the Conservation/Law Enforcement Stamp (Class CS/LE), $13.00 the agency requires with it), checked Oct 25, 2026.
- What age rules apply to a West Virginia fishing license?
- The agency's licence page states: Anglers under 15, resident or non-resident, need no licence.
More for West Virginia 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.