How much is a fishing license in Wisconsin?

As published by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (dnr.wisconsin.gov) and checked Oct 18, 2026: Fishing, Annual (resident), $20; Fishing, Annual (nonresident), $55. All 5 prices we hold are in the table on this page.

Is there a short-term fishing license in Wisconsin?

Yes. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources lists the Fishing 1-Day (resident) at $8, the Fishing, 1 day (nonresident) at $15 and the Fishing, 4 day (nonresident) at $29, checked Oct 18, 2026.

Wisconsin Fishing License Cost

Prices as published by the Wisconsin 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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$20resident annual

$55non-resident annual

$81 day resident

Wisconsin License Prices

Product	Residency	Term	Water	Price	Notes and Source
Fishing, Annual (resident)	Resident	Annual	All waters	$20	Agency text: “Fishing, Annual \| 20.00” dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗, checked Oct 18, 2026
Fishing 1-Day (resident)	Resident	1 day	All waters	$8	Agency text: “Fishing 1-Day (Can be used towards an upgrade to an annual license for $12.75) \| 8.00” dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗, checked Oct 18, 2026
Fishing, Annual (nonresident)	Non-resident	Annual	All waters	$55	Agency text: “Fishing, Annual \| 55.00” dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗, checked Oct 18, 2026
Fishing, 1 day (nonresident)	Non-resident	1 day	All waters	$15	Agency text: “Fishing, 1 day (can be used towards an upgrade to an annual license for $40.75) \| 15.00” dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗, checked Oct 18, 2026
Fishing, 4 day (nonresident)	Non-resident	4 days	All waters	$29	Agency text: “Fishing, 4 day \| 29.00” dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗, checked Oct 18, 2026

Wisconsin Fishing License Questions

How much is a fishing license in Wisconsin?: As published by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (dnr.wisconsin.gov) and checked Oct 18, 2026: Fishing, Annual (resident), $20; Fishing, Annual (nonresident), $55. All 5 prices we hold are in the table on this page.
Is there a short-term fishing license in Wisconsin?: Yes. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources lists the Fishing 1-Day (resident) at $8, the Fishing, 1 day (nonresident) at $15 and the Fishing, 4 day (nonresident) at $29, checked Oct 18, 2026.

More for Wisconsin 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.