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Reading a fishing licence before you fish

What the licence covers, which waters need a stamp, and where to check the current rules.

Fishing rules are set by state and national agencies, and they change from year to year. Before you buy a licence, check the agency’s current regulations for the water you plan to fish: season dates, size and bag limits, and any stamp needed for a particular river.

We sell licences at the counter for the states we cover. Bring photo identification. Keep the licence with you while you fish, and check whether a youth or senior rate applies before you pay.

Sources and further reading

  1. U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
  2. Trout Unlimited

Rules change. Check the current regulations for your water before you fish. How we write our guidance

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