Kansas Fishing License
Issued by Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
Fishing in Kansas
Kansas is best known for its big reservoirs and prairie rivers. Milford Lake holds blue catfish over 100 pounds and is the unofficial cat capital of the state. Tuttle Creek, Wilson, and Cheney reservoirs produce striped bass, wipers, and walleye. The Smoky Hill, Republican, and Arkansas rivers give up flatheads and white bass. Community fishing lakes scattered across the state are stocked year-round with trout in winter and channel cats in summer.
License Types & Fees
| License | Fee |
|---|---|
| Resident Annual Fishing (16–64) | $25.00 |
| Resident 1-Day Fishing | $3.50 |
| Resident 5-Year Fishing | $100.00 |
| Resident Annual Combo Hunt + Fish | $45.00 |
| Resident 5-Year Combo Hunt + Fish | $180.00 |
| Resident Youth Multi-Year Fishing (16–20) Valid until Dec 31 of year turning 21 | $40.00 |
| Resident Youth Multi-Year Combo (16–20) | $70.00 |
| Resident Senior Annual Fishing (65–74) | $15.00 |
| Resident Senior 5-Year Fishing (65–74) | $50.00 |
| Resident Senior Annual Combo (65–74) | $25.00 |
| Resident Lifetime Fishing Or 8 quarterly payments of $69 | $500.00 |
| Resident Lifetime Combo Hunt + Fish | $960.00 |
| Children's Lifetime Combo (≤5 yrs) | $300.00 |
| Children's Lifetime Combo (6–7 yrs) | $400.00 |
| Non-Resident Annual Fishing | $75.00 |
| Non-Resident 1-Day Fishing | $10.00 |
| Non-Resident 5-Day Fishing | $25.00 |
| Non-Resident Annual Combo Hunt + Fish | $190.00 |
| Trout Permit (16+) | $17.50 |
| Trout Permit Youth (≤15) | $4.50 |
| Three-Pole Permit | $6.00 |
| Handfishing Permit Noodling — Kansas is one of the few states that licenses it | $25.00 |
| Paddlefish Permit Includes 6 carcass tags | $10.00 |
| Black Bass Tournament Pass | $12.00 |
Fees are subject to change. Confirm current pricing on the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks website before purchasing.
Residents age 15 and younger and residents 75 and older fish without a license. Active KS National Guard, KS-resident disabled veterans (30%+), and tribal-enrolled KS residents qualify for free annual licenses. Agent and transaction fees are added to listed prices. Permits are the same price for residents and non-residents.
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