Montana Fishing License
Issued by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
Fishing in Montana
Montana is the trout-fishing standard. The Madison, Yellowstone, Big Hole, Beaverhead, Bighorn, Missouri, and Blackfoot rivers run hundreds of miles of blue-ribbon water. Wild rainbows, browns, brookies, native cutthroat, and bull trout all share the watershed. Flathead Lake — the largest natural freshwater lake in the West — produces lake trout and lake whitefish. Fort Peck Reservoir gives up walleye, lake trout, and chinook salmon. Ice-out through fall, this state is hard to beat.
License Types & Fees
| License | Fee |
|---|---|
| Resident Conservation License Required prerequisite for the fishing license | $8.00 |
| Resident Youth Conservation (12–17) | $4.00 |
| Resident Senior Conservation (62+) | $4.00 |
| Non-Resident Conservation License | $10.00 |
| Resident AIS Prevention Pass Required for all anglers | $2.00 |
| Non-Resident AIS Prevention Pass | $7.50 |
| Resident Full-Season Fishing | $21.00 |
| Resident Youth Full-Season (12–17) | $10.50 |
| Resident Senior Full-Season (62+) | $10.50 |
| Resident 2-Day License | $5.00 |
| Non-Resident Full-Season Fishing | $100.00 |
| Non-Resident 1-Day License | $14.00 |
| Non-Resident 5-Day License | $56.00 |
Fees are subject to change. Confirm current pricing on the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks website before purchasing.
Anglers 11 and under don't need a license. Most anglers need three pieces: a Conservation License, an AIS Prevention Pass, and a base fishing license. License year runs March 1 through the end of February. Resident Sportsman's and Non-Resident Combination licenses include the season fishing license bundled in.
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