Available Licenses & Permits
The following table is a brief summary of the different fishing licenses that are available. Detailed waterbody information can be found in the 2012 Fishing Regulations.
| Age | License Specifics | Conservation License | License | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type of License/Permit | ||||
| Fishing License | ||||
| 1-11 | Resident No license required. Must observe all limits and regulations. |
Conservation License
$0 |
License
$0 |
Total Cost
$0 |
| Nonresident No license required IF accompanied by an adult who holds a valid Montana fishing license. The combined daily and possession limit for the two (or more) anglers cannot exceed the legal limit for one licensed angler. To catch & keep his or her own legal limit, the youth must purchase a fishing license. See nonresident licenses 15-62+ years of age. |
$0 | $0 | $0 | |
| 12-14 | Resident Conservation License Only |
$8 | $0 | $8 |
| Nonresident No license required IF accompanied by an adult who holds a valid Montana fishing license. The combined daily and possession limit for the two (or more) anglers cannot exceed the legal limit for one licensed angler. To catch & keep his or her own legal limit, the youth must purchase a fishing license. See nonresident licenses 15-62+ years of age. |
$0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fishing License 2-day | ||||
| 15-61 | Resident Conservation License + 2 consecutive days fishing license |
Conservation License
$8 |
License
$5 |
Total Cost
$13 |
| Nonresident Conservation License + 2 consecutive days fishing license |
$10 | $15 | $25 | |
| Fishing License 10-day | ||||
| 15-61 | Resident | Not Available | ||
| Nonresident Conservation license + 10 consecutive days fishing license |
Conservation License
$10 |
License
$43.50 |
Total Cost
$53.50 |
|
| Fishing Season | ||||
| 15-17 | Resident Conservation license + season youth fishing license |
Conservation License
$8 |
License
$8 |
Total Cost
$16 |
| Nonresident Conservation license + season fishing license |
$10 | $60 | $70 | |
| 15-61 | Resident Conservation License + Fishing |
$8 | $18 | $26 |
| Resident Sportsman and Youth Sportsman (12-17 years) licenses also include a season fishing license. | $8 | varies | varies | |
| Nonresident Conservation license + season fishing license |
$10 | $60 | $70 | |
| 62+ | Resident Conservation License |
$8 | $0 | $8 |
| Nonresident Conservation license + season fishing license |
$10 | $60 | $70 | |
| Paddlefish Tag | ||||
| Resident | See above for Conservation and Fishing License costs. | Total Cost
$6.50 |
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| Nonresident | See above for Conservation and Fishing License costs. | $15 | ||
| Montana Resident with Disability | ||||
| Resident Must be permanently and substantially disabled. Applications and licenses available at FWP offices. |
Exempt, but need a Conservation License. | Total Cost
$8 |
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| Nonresident | Not available | |||
| Lifetime Fishing for the Blind | ||||
| Resident | Contact the HQ & Regional offices for information and an application. | Total Cost
$10 |
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| Nonresident | Not available | |||
