Wyoming Fishing License
Issued by Wyoming Game and Fish Department
Fishing in Wyoming
Wyoming is wild-trout country. The North Platte's Miracle Mile and Grey Reef sections grow rainbows and browns to 30 inches. The Snake River through Jackson Hole produces native fine-spotted Snake River cutthroat. The Green, Wind, Bighorn, and Yellowstone all run blue-ribbon water. Flaming Gorge, Boysen, and Buffalo Bill reservoirs hold lake trout, walleye, and trophy browns. High-country lakes in the Wind River and Beartooth ranges shelter golden trout, the state fish. Pressure stays light and fish stay willing.
License Types & Fees
| License | Fee |
|---|---|
| Resident 12-Month Fishing | $27.00 |
| Resident Daily Fishing | $6.00 |
| Resident Youth 12-Month Fishing | $3.00 |
| Resident Lifetime Fishing | $311.00 |
| Resident Lifetime Fish + Conservation Stamp | $496.50 |
| Pioneer Bird/Small Game & Fish (Resident) | Free |
| Disabled Veteran Fishing (50%+) | Free |
| Resident Military Combat Daily Fishing | Free |
| Non-Resident 12-Month Fishing | $102.00 |
| Non-Resident 5-Day Fishing | $56.00 |
| Non-Resident Daily Fishing | $14.00 |
| Non-Resident Youth 12-Month Fishing | $15.00 |
| Conservation Stamp Required prerequisite for any annual fishing license | $21.50 |
| Lifetime Conservation Stamp | $185.50 |
| Reciprocity Stamp (Flaming Gorge) Lets WY anglers fish UT waters of Flaming Gorge with WY license | $30.00 |
| Resident AIS Decal — Motorized (1-year) Required for motorized boats | $10.00 |
| Resident AIS Decal — Non-Motorized | $5.00 |
| Non-Resident AIS Decal — Motorized | $30.00 |
| Non-Resident AIS Decal — Non-Motorized | $15.00 |
Fees are subject to change. Confirm current pricing on the Wyoming Game and Fish Department website before purchasing.
Most anglers need both a fishing license AND a Conservation Stamp ($21.50) — the stamp is a separate-line prerequisite, not bundled. Boaters add an AIS Decal on top. The Reciprocity Stamp at $30 is unique to Flaming Gorge: with it, a WY angler can fish the UT side of the reservoir without a UT license (UT has the matching $59 reciprocal permit going the other direction). Pioneer (long-time resident) and 50%+ disabled-veteran licenses are free.
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