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Go to our Go Outdoors Iowa online licensing system or visit one of a local retailer to buy your fishing license today.
100% of your license fees are invested back into local conservation, ensuring healthy fish and wildlife populations, and public access to fishing opportunities in Iowa.
Back to topResident Fishing Licenses
| Resident Fishing Licenses | Cost | Purchase Online | Online Delivery | Point of Sale (POS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident Fishing | $22.00 | Y | Y | Y |
| Angler's Special - 3 Year Fish | $62.00 | Y | Y | Y |
| Bonus Line - 3rd Fish Line | $14.00 | Y | Y | Y |
| Lifetime Fishing (65 years old & older) | $61.50 | Y | Y | Y |
| Lifetime Trout Fee (65 years old & older) | $65.00 | Y | Y | Y |
| Outdoor Combo - Hunting / Fishing / Habitat | $55.00 | Y | Y | Y |
| Resident Trout Fish Fee | $14.50 | Y | Y | Y |
| Resident 1-Day Fishing | $10.50 | Y | Y | Y |
| Resident 7-Day Fishing | $15.50 | Y | Y | Y |
| Resident Boundary Water Trotline | $26.00 | Y | Y | Y |
Nonresident Fishing Licenses
| Nonresident Fishing Licenses | Cost | Purchase Online | Online Delivery | Point of Sale (POS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresident Fishing | $48.00 | Y | Y | Y |
| Bonus Line - 3rd Fish Line | $14.00 | Y | Y | Y |
| Nonresident Trout Fish Fee | $17.50 | Y | Y | Y |
| Nonresident 1-Day Fishing | $12.00 | Y | Y | Y |
| Nonresident 3-Day Fishing | $20.50 | Y | Y | Y |
| Nonresident 7-Day Fishing | $37.50 | Y | Y | Y |
| Nonresident Boundary Water Trotline | $49.50 | Y | Y | Y |
Veteran, Disabled Iowans and Senior Citizen Fishing Licenses
Information on how to apply for hunting and fishing licenses for Iowa's veterans, disabled citizens, and seniors over age 65. For more information, please contact the DNR Customer Service Center at 515-725-8200.
Back to topOther Licenses and Products
| Other Licenses and Products | Cost | Purchase Online | Online Delivery | Point of Sale (POS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Year Iowa Outdoors Magazine | $15.00 | Y | N | Y |
| 2 Year Iowa Outdoors Magazine | $24.00 | Y | N | Y |
| 3 Year Iowa Outdoors Magazine | $30.00 | Y | N | Y |
| Ginseng Harvest | $37.00 | Y | Y | Y |
| Nonresident Ginseng Harvest | $67.00 | Y | Y | Y |
| Nonresident Falconry | $28.00 | Y | Y | Y |
| Resident Taxidermy | $20.00 | Y | Y | Y |
| Deer Book | $12.00 | Y | N | N |
| Retail Bait Dealer | $38.00 | Y | Y | Y |
| Replacement / Duplicates | $4.50 | Y | Y | Y |
It’s so easy to buy your fishing license online, or visit local retailers and bait shops to buy your fishing licenses today.
Fishing License Requirements
Be aware there are some requirements and nonrequirements for fishing licenses in Iowa. Some fishers may be waived from requirements, while others may need specific licenses. These include:
- Residents Under 16 Years of Age
Residents under sixteen (16) years of age can fish without a license, but may need to purchase a trout fee. - Nonresidents Under 16 Years of Age
Nonresidents under sixteen (16) years of age can fish without a license, but may need to purchase a trout fee. - Licenses for the Deaf and Blind
Minor pupils of the State School for the Blind and State School for the Deaf can fish without a license. - State Institution and County Care Residents
Minor residents of other state institutions under the control of an administrator or a division of the department of human services and residents of county care facilities or a person who is receiving supplementary assistance under chapter 29 can fish without a license. - Military Personnel
Military personnel on active duty with the armed forces of the United States, on authorized leave from a duty station located outside of this state, and a legal resident of this state, may hunt or fish without a license. You must carry your leave papers and a copy of a current earnings statement showing a tax deduction for Iowa income taxes while hunting or fishing.
Establishing Residency in Iowa
Are you now permanently living in Iowa? Were the last licenses or tags you purchased in the state of Iowa nonresident tags?
(for former nonresidents)
Back to topWho can request to see my license?
You must show your license, certificate, permit and any required stamp upon request to:
- Conservation or law enforcement officers
- The owner or person in legal control of the land or water you are fishing
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