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Do You Need a Fishing License in Wyoming?
Yes. Anyone age 14 or older needs a Wyoming fishing license to fish public waters. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department issues all licenses and sets fishing rules statewide.
Anglers under 14 fish free in Wyoming year-round. Residents 65 and older qualify for the Pioneer license, free if you have lived in Wyoming for 30+ years.
All anglers 14 and older also need a Conservation Stamp, which is a separate annual purchase. Active-duty military stationed in Wyoming fish at resident rates with documentation.
How Much Does a Wyoming Fishing License Cost in 2026?
Resident annual fishing license costs $27. Resident 1-day is $6. Resident youth (14-17) annual is $3. Conservation Stamp is $21.50 for both residents and nonresidents.
Nonresident annual fishing license costs $102. Nonresident 1-day is $14. Nonresident 5-day is $56. Nonresident youth annual is $15.
Daily licenses do not require a separate Conservation Stamp. Annual licenses run on a calendar year from January 1 to December 31.
Where to Buy a Wyoming Fishing License
Buy online at wgfd.wyo.gov, the Wyoming Game and Fish licensing portal. Digital licenses are accepted statewide by game wardens.
In-person sales happen at Game and Fish regional offices in Cheyenne, Casper, Laramie, Cody, Jackson, Pinedale, Lander, Green River, and Sheridan, plus sporting goods stores, gas stations, and bait shops.
Phone orders are available at 1-307-777-4600. Online and phone purchases include a small administrative fee.
Wyoming Free Fishing Day 2026
Wyoming Free Fishing Day falls on the first Saturday of June. In 2026, free fishing day is Saturday, June 6. No license or Conservation Stamp is required for residents or nonresidents on this day.
Game and Fish hosts free clinics with loaner gear at locations across the state during free fishing day. Several state parks waive entrance fees that day too.
All bag limits, size limits, and water-specific rules remain in effect during free fishing day.
Wyoming Fishing Regulations You Should Know
Statewide daily creel limits include 6 trout (any species combined) on most waters, 6 walleye, 6 bass, and 25 yellow perch. Many waters have stricter water-specific limits, especially blue-ribbon trout streams.
Wyoming manages by drainage and water type. The North Platte River, Wind River, and Snake River all have stretches with artificial-lures-only and special creel rules.
Aquatic invasive species inspections are mandatory for boats entering Wyoming from outside the state. Check at any port of entry or Game and Fish inspection station before launching.
Best Fishing Spots in Wyoming
The North Platte River is the top trout destination, especially the Miracle Mile and Grey Reef tailwaters that produce trophy browns and rainbows. The Bighorn River, Wind River, and Green River also rank elite.
Flaming Gorge Reservoir holds trophy lake trout, kokanee salmon, and smallmouth bass. The Snake River and its tributaries in Grand Teton National Park hold native Snake River cutthroat trout.
Yellowstone Lake (a Yellowstone National Park permit is needed) holds native Yellowstone cutthroat. The Salt River, Greys River, and Hoback River are top freestone trout streams in the west.
Frequently Asked Questions
A resident annual fishing license costs $27 plus a $21.50 Conservation Stamp. Nonresidents pay $102 annually plus the same $21.50 Conservation Stamp.
No. Anglers under age 14 fish free in Wyoming. Youth ages 14-17 need a license but pay a discounted rate of $3 for residents and $15 for nonresidents.
Free Fishing Day is Saturday, June 6, 2026. No license or Conservation Stamp is required to fish Wyoming public waters that day. Bag limits remain in effect.
The Conservation Stamp is a $21.50 annual purchase required for all license holders 14 and older. Funds support habitat conservation and access programs. Daily licenses are exempt.
Buy online at wgfd.wyo.gov, the Wyoming Game and Fish licensing portal. Digital licenses on your phone are valid immediately and accepted by wardens.
Yes. Yellowstone National Park requires its own fishing permit, separate from a Wyoming state license. Buy at park visitor centers or online through the National Park Service.