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A valid fishing license is required to fish in Kansas. Additional activity and species-specific permits may also be required.
All fees listed below are base prices. Agent and transaction fees are added to all license and permit purchases.
April 2026 Note: Senate Bill 364 restores KDWP’s authority to offer a discounted 10-year senior license and expands eligibility for the children’s lifetime license. Both changes must go through the standard regulatory process before they can take effect. The earliest these updated license options will be available is November 2026.
All resident anglers age 16 through 74 must have a resident fishing license unless exempt by Kansas law.
Non-resident anglers age 16 and older must have a nonresident fishing license (unless fishing on a private pond not leased for public fishing.)
| License | Fee | Term |
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| 1 Day Fishing License | $3.50 | expires same day purchased |
| 1 Year Fishing License | $25.00 | 365-day license, eligible for Auto Renew |
| 1 Year Combination Hunting & Fishing License | $45.00 | 365-day license, eligible for Auto Renew |
| 5 Year Fishing License | $100.00 | Expires 1,825 days from purchase date |
| 5 Year Combination Hunting & Fishing License | $180.00 | Expires 1,825 days from purchase date |
| License | Fee | Term | |
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Youth Multi-Year Fishing License |
$40.00 |
Expires on December 31 of the year the person turns 21 |
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Youth Multi-Year Combination Hunting & Fishing License |
$70.00 |
Expires on December 31 of the year the person turns 21 | |
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Kansas residents 15 years of age and younger are not required to purchase a hunting or fishing license. All other permits, tags, stamps, and other fee requirements apply. |
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| License | Fee | Term |
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| Senior 1 Year Fishing License | $15.00 | 365-day license, eligible for Auto Renew |
| Senior 1 Year Combination Hunting & Fishing License | $25.00 | 365-day license, eligible for Auto Renew |
| Senior 5 Year Fishing License | $50.00 | Expires 1,825 days from purchase date |
| Senior 5 Year Combination Hunting & Fishing License | $90.00 | Expires 1,825 days from purchase date |
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Kansas residents 75 years of age or older are not required to purchase a hunting or fishing license. |
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| License | Fee | Term |
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| Non-Resident 1 Day Fishing License (ages 16 and older) | $10.00 | |
| Non-Resident 5 Day Fishing License (ages 16 and older) | $25.00 | |
| Non-Resident 1 Year Fishing License (ages 16 and older) | $75.00 | 365-day license, eligible for Auto Renew |
| Non-Resident 1 Year Combination Hunting & Fishing License (ages 16 and older) | $190.00 | 365-day license, eligible for Auto Renew |
| License | Description | Application |
|---|---|---|
| National Guard | Free one year hunting and fishing licenses and and state park vehicle permits are to active members of the Kansas National Guard, as annual funding lasts. | Available by mailed application only. Download the National Guard License & Park Permit Application. |
| Kansas Resident Disabled Veterans | Free one year hunting and fishing licenses are made available and issued based on funding. Applicant must provide a copy of current disabled veterans entitlement papers showing proof of at least 30% disability. | Available by mailed application only. Download the Disabled Veterans Hunting & Fishing License Application. |
| Kansas Resident American Indian | Free one year hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses to Kansas residents with proof of tribal enrollment. | Available through online application only. |
| License | Fee | Application |
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| Lifetime Fishing License | $500 or eight quarterly payments of $69 | Available by mailed application only; notarized signature required. Download the Kansas Resident Lifetime Hunting, Fishing & Furharvester License Application. |
| Lifetime Hunting & Fishing Combination License | $960 or eight quarterly payments of $131.50 | Available by mailed application only; notarized signature required. Download the Kansas Resident Lifetime Hunting, Fishing & Furharvester License Application. |
| Lifetime Furharvester License | $500 or eight quarterly payments of $69 | Available by mailed application only; notarized signature required. Download the Kansas Resident Lifetime Hunting, Fishing & Furharvester License Application. |
| Children's Lifetime Hunting & Fishing Combination License* | 300 age 5 or younger $400 age 6 or 7 |
Available by mailed application only; notarized signature required. Download theKidsLifetimeApplication. |
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*Kansas residents 15 years of age and younger are not required to purchase a hunting or fishing license. The optional Children's Lifetime License (currently available for kids age 7 and younger) provides lifetime hunting and fishing privileges, so they never need to purchase an annual license later in life. All other permits, tags, stamps, and other fee requirements apply. Download frequently asked questions about the children's lifetime license. |
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Fishing permits are the same price for Kansas residents and nonresidents. These permits are required in addition to a valid fishing license if you are participating in these activities.
| Permit | Fee | Additional Information |
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| Black Bass Tournament Pass | $12.00 | 365-day license, eligible for Auto Renew |
| Handfishing Permit | $25.00 | expires December 31 of year purchased; eligible for Auto Renew |
| Paddlefish Permit | $10.00 | includes 6 carcass tags |
| Three-Pole Permit | $6.00 | 365-day license, eligible for Auto Renew |
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Trout Permit (age 16 and older) |
$17.50 | 365-day license, eligible for Auto Renew |
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Trout Permit Youth (age 15 and younger) |
$ 4.50 | 365-day license, eligible for Auto Renew |
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