Alaska Fishing License
Issued by Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Fishing in Alaska
Alaska is the global benchmark for sport fishing. All five Pacific salmon species — king (chinook), red (sockeye), silver (coho), pink, and chum — return to legendary waters like the Kenai, Kasilof, Russian, Naknek, and Nushagak. Halibut, lingcod, and rockfish dominate the saltwater scene out of Homer, Seward, and Sitka. Inland, anglers chase rainbow trout on the Kvichak, Arctic char, grayling, and lake trout. Trophy chinook over 50 pounds and halibut beyond 200 are realistic targets.
License Types & Fees
| License | Fee |
|---|---|
| Resident Annual Sport Fishing | $20.00 |
| Resident King Salmon Stamp Annual | $10.00 |
| Non-Resident Annual Sport Fishing | $100.00 |
| Non-Resident 1-Day | $15.00 |
| Non-Resident 3-Day | $30.00 |
| Non-Resident 7-Day | $45.00 |
| Non-Resident 14-Day | $75.00 |
| Non-Resident King Salmon Stamp Annual Required for chinook | $100.00 |
| Non-Resident King Stamp 1-Day | $15.00 |
| Non-Resident King Stamp 3-Day | $30.00 |
| Non-Resident King Stamp 7-Day | $45.00 |
| Non-Resident King Stamp 14-Day | $75.00 |
| Non-Resident Military Annual (active duty in AK) | $30.00 |
Fees are subject to change. Confirm current pricing on the Alaska Department of Fish and Game website before purchasing.
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