Hawaii Fishing License Cost & Rules

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

Fishing Licenses (6)

License / PermitResidencyFeeEligibility & NotesSource
Freshwater Game Fishing LicenceResident$5.00
resident and military aged 16 and over
Online or in person; additional online processing fees may apply
Official page
Freshwater Game Fishing Licence (minors)Resident$3.00
minors aged 9 to 15
Online or in person; additional online processing fees may apply
Official page
Freshwater Game Fishing LicenceNon-resident$25.00
non-resident
Online or in person; additional online processing fees may apply
Official page
7-Day Tourist Freshwater Fishing LicenceNon-resident$10.00
tourist
Seven days
Official page
30-Day Tourist Freshwater Fishing LicenceNon-resident$20.00
tourist
Thirty days
Official page
Lifetime licenceResident & Non-residentNot shown
not stated
No lifetime freshwater licence found on DAR page read
Official page

Fishing Stamps, Endorsements & Permits (0)

No separate fishing stamps recorded; check Hawaii's main state overview for general permits.

Combination Hunting & Fishing Packages (1)

License / PermitResidencyFeeEligibility & NotesSource
Combined hunting and fishing licenceResident & Non-residentNot offered
not applicable
No combined licence found on DLNR pages read; hunting and freshwater fishing licences are separate
Official page

Free, Senior, Veteran & Disability Exemptions (1)

License / PermitResidencyFeeEligibility & NotesSource
Seniors aged 65 and over freshwater game fishing licenceResident & Non-residentFree ($0.00)
seniors aged 65 and over
Freshwater game fishing licence page says seniors 65 and over free
Official page

Planning a fishing trip in Hawaii?

Once you have your Hawaii fishing license, you can browse local guided charters and trips on FishingBooker (affiliate partner placeholder).

Also see: Hawaii Hunting Licenses →