Idaho Fishing License
Issued by Idaho Fish and Game
Fishing in Idaho
Idaho is a trout-and-steelhead state. The Henry's Fork of the Snake and the South Fork below Palisades are world-class dry-fly water. The Salmon — the longest free-flowing river in the lower 48 — runs steelhead and chinook hundreds of miles inland. Lake Pend Oreille produces trophy mackinaw and kamloops rainbows; Coeur d'Alene Lake holds chinook and northern pike. The Snake River below Hells Canyon gives up sturgeon over 10 feet, all caught and released by regulation.
License Types & Fees
| License | Fee |
|---|---|
| Resident Annual Fishing (Adult) | $30.50 |
| Resident Junior Fishing (14–17) | $16.00 |
| Resident Senior Combination (65+) | $13.75 |
| Resident 3-Year Fishing | $88.00 |
| Resident Daily Fishing (1st day) +$6.00 each consecutive day | $13.50 |
| Resident Two-Pole Permit | $15.00 |
| Resident Salmon or Steelhead Permit | $15.25 |
| Non-Resident Annual Fishing (Adult) | $108.00 |
| Non-Resident Junior Fishing (14–17) | $23.75 |
| Non-Resident 1-Day Fishing +$7.00 each consecutive day | $22.75 |
| Non-Resident Salmon Permit | $28.25 |
| Non-Resident Steelhead Permit | $28.25 |
| Non-Resident 3-Day Salmon/Steelhead Combo | $44.75 |
Fees are subject to change. Confirm current pricing on the Idaho Fish and Game website before purchasing.
Residents who held annual licenses since 2017 may be enrolled in the 'Price Lock' program at lower locked rates.
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