Nebraska Fishing License Cost & Rules
Resident, non-resident, short-term, senior, youth, and lifetime fishing license fees for Nebraska. Checked 2026-11-12.
Fishing Licenses (12)
| License / Permit | Residency | Fee | Eligibility & Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Fish Permit | Resident | $41.00 | resident (age not stated on pricing page) | Official page |
| 1-Day Fish Permit | Resident | $12.00 | resident | Official page |
| 3-Day Fish Permit | Resident | $33.00 | resident | Official page |
| 3-Year Fish Permit (2025-2027) | Resident | $98.50 | resident | Official page |
| 5-Year Fish Permit (2025-2029) | Resident | $146.00 | resident | Official page |
| Paddlefish Draw Permit (archery or snagging) | Resident | $35.00 | resident age requirements apply (12 by June 1) | Official page |
| Annual Fish Permit | Non-resident | $95.50 | non-resident | Official page |
| 1-Day Fish Permit | Non-resident | $12.00 | non-resident | Official page |
| 3-Day Fish Permit | Non-resident | $40.00 | non-resident | Official page |
| 3-Year Fish Permit (2025-2027) | Non-resident | $248.50 | non-resident | Official page |
| 5-Year Fish Permit (2025-2029) | Non-resident | $375.00 | non-resident | Official page |
| Paddlefish Permit (archery or snagging) | Non-resident | $60.00 | non-resident | Official page |
Fishing Stamps, Endorsements & Permits (0)
Combination Hunting & Fishing Packages (20)
| License / Permit | Residency | Fee | Eligibility & Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Hunt/Fish Combination (resident age 16+) | Resident | $57.00 | resident aged 16 and older | Official page |
| 3-Year Hunt/Fish Combination with all state stamps (2025-2027) | Resident | $222.00 | resident | Official page |
| 3-Year Hunt/Fish Combination with Habitat Stamp (2025-2027) | Resident | $207.00 | resident | Official page |
| 5-Year Hunt/Fish Combination with all state stamps (2025-2029) | Resident | $333.00 | resident | Official page |
| 5-Year Hunt/Fish Combination with Habitat Stamp (2025-2029) | Resident | $310.00 | resident | Official page |
| Annual Hunt/Fish Combination (non-resident age 16+) | Non-resident | $205.50 | non-resident aged 16 and older | Official page |
| 3-Year Hunt/Fish Combination with all state stamps (2025-2027) | Non-resident | $627.00 | non-resident | Official page |
| 3-Year Hunt/Fish Combination with Habitat Stamp (2025-2027) | Non-resident | $612.00 | non-resident | Official page |
| 5-Year Hunt/Fish Combination with all state stamps (2025-2029) | Non-resident | $941.00 | non-resident | Official page |
| 5-Year Hunt/Fish Combination with Habitat Stamp (2025-2029) | Non-resident | $918.00 | non-resident | Official page |
| Lifetime Fish (resident 0-15 years) | Resident | $616.00 | resident aged 0 to 15 | Official page |
| Lifetime Fish (resident 16-45 years) | Resident | $710.00 | resident aged 16 to 45 | Official page |
| Lifetime Fish (resident 46+ years) | Resident | $616.00 | resident aged 46 and older | Official page |
| Lifetime Hunt/Fish (resident 0-15 years) | Resident | $859.00 | resident aged 0 to 15 | Official page |
| Lifetime Hunt/Fish (resident 16-45 years) | Resident | $1008.00 | resident aged 16 to 45 | Official page |
| Lifetime Hunt/Fish (resident 46+ years) | Resident | $859.00 | resident aged 46 and older | Official page |
| Lifetime Fish (non-resident 0-16 years) | Non-resident | $929.00 | non-resident aged 0 to 16 | Official page |
| Lifetime Fish (non-resident 17+ years) | Non-resident | $1306.00 | non-resident aged 17 and older | Official page |
| Lifetime Hunt/Fish (non-resident 0-16 years) | Non-resident | $1660.00 | non-resident aged 0 to 16 | Official page |
| Lifetime Hunt/Fish (non-resident 17+ years) | Non-resident | $2391.00 | non-resident aged 17 and older | Official page |
Free, Senior, Veteran & Disability Exemptions (5)
| License / Permit | Residency | Fee | Eligibility & Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Game Youth Permit (age 15 and under) resident | Resident | Free ($0.00) | resident age 15 and under | Official page |
| Veteran Annual Hunt/Fish/Fur (age 64+) | Resident | $5.00 | qualifying veteran age 64 and older | Official page |
| Senior Annual Hunt/Fish/Fur (age 69+) | Resident | $5.00 | resident age 69 and older | Official page |
| Deployed Military Annual Hunt/Fish | Resident | $5.00 | deployed military | Official page |
| Residents age 69+ and qualifying veterans age 64+ reduced-fee hunt permits | Resident | Not shown | residents age 69 and older and qualifying veterans age 64 and older | Official page |
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