Alaska Fishing License Cost & Rules

Resident, non-resident, short-term, senior, youth, and lifetime fishing license fees for Alaska. Checked 2026-11-12.

Fishing Licenses (4)

License / Permit	Residency	Fee	Eligibility & Notes	Source
Alaska Sport Fishing License	Resident	$20.00	18 and older; valid for the calendar year from purchase ADF&G 2026 southwest sport fishing regulations, licensing section. Official.	Official page
Nonresident 1-Day Sport Fishing License	Non-resident	$15.00	Nonresidents 16 and older need a license; under 16 exempt ADF&G 2025 southwest regulations; 2022 regulations show the same $15.	Official page
Nonresident Annual Sport Fishing License	Non-resident	$100.00	Nonresidents 16 and older Browser-checked 2026-11-12 on the current ADF&G pricing list. Year not stated on page.	Official page
Resident Blind Sport Fishing License	Resident	$0.50	Alaska residents who are blind ADF&G 2025 southwest regulations.	Official page

Fishing Stamps, Endorsements & Permits (2)

License / Permit	Residency	Fee	Eligibility & Notes	Source
Nonresident Annual King Salmon Stamp	Non-resident	$100.00	Nonresidents 16 and older ADF&G 2026 southwest regulations.	Official page
Nonresident Military King Salmon Stamp	Non-resident	$30.00	Active duty stationed in Alaska for under 12 months, and dependents ADF&G 2026 southwest regulations.	Official page

Combination Hunting & Fishing Packages (2)

License / Permit	Residency	Fee	Eligibility & Notes	Source
Nonresident Annual Sport Fishing and Hunting License	Non-resident	$260.00	Nonresidents Browser-checked 2026-11-12 on the current ADF&G pricing list. Year not stated on page.	Official page
Resident Annual Sport Fishing and Hunting License	Resident	$60.00	Alaska residents Browser-checked 2026-11-12 on the current ADF&G pricing list. Year not stated on page.	Official page

Free, Senior, Veteran & Disability Exemptions (6)

License / Permit	Residency	Fee	Eligibility & Notes	Source
Senior Permanent Identification Card (sport fishing hunting and trapping)	Resident	Free ($0.00)	resident age 60 or older who meets ADF&G residency definition Free licence for hunting sport fishing and trapping; no king salmon or state waterfowl stamp needed; must be physically present in Alaska to apply; apply on ADF&G online store	Official page
Disabled Veteran Licence (sport fishing hunting and trapping)	Resident	Free ($0.00)	resident certified 50 percent or greater disabled veteran who meets ADF&G residency definition Complimentary permanent identification card; no king salmon or state waterfowl stamp needed; apply on online store or at ADF&G office	Official page
Resident Low Income Sport Fishing Hunting and Trapping Licence	Resident	$5.00	resident with household income at or below the HHS poverty guideline for the previous calendar year; 2026 guideline 1 person 19950 and 2 persons 27050 Price page shows 5.00; all household and family income sources count including PFD; proof of eligibility may be requested by ADF&G or Public Safety	Official page
Resident Sport Fishing Licence for the Blind	Resident	$0.50	resident who is blind (self-affidavit or physician or optometrist affidavit under AS 16.05.403) Price page shows 0.50; a resident hunting licence for the blind is a separate row at 45.00; another resident may fish for a blind resident by proxy	Official page
Resident Hunting Licence for the Blind	Resident	$45.00	resident who is blind Not free; price page shows 45.00; another resident may hunt for a blind resident by proxy	Official page
Proxy hunting and fishing authorisation	Resident	Not shown	resident who is blind; age 65 or older; physically disabled; or developmentally disabled Proxy authorisation issued by ADF&G local office after physician affidavit; no proxy fee shown on pages read; area restrictions apply	Official page

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