Wyoming
Last verified: 2026-07-17
Wyoming requires a fishing license for all anglers; residents pay $27 per year and nonresidents pay $102 per year for a 12-month license. Wyoming uses a rolling 12-month license period, not a calendar year. Wyoming Game and Fish accepts digital licenses displayed on a mobile device — purchase online at wgfd.wyo.gov and show your phone in the field.
- Resident license
- $27
- Non-resident license
- $102
- Where to buy
- wgfd.wyo.gov or license agents statewide
- License year type
- Rolling year
- Phone display
- ✓ Phone display accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Wyoming resident fishing license cost?
A Wyoming resident annual (12-month) fishing license costs $27. A daily resident license is $6. Youth resident 12-month licenses cost $3.
How much does a Wyoming nonresident fishing license cost?
A Wyoming nonresident annual (12-month) fishing license costs $102. A 5-day nonresident license costs $56, and a daily nonresident license costs $14. Nonresident youth 12-month licenses are $15.
Can I show my Wyoming fishing license on my phone?
Yes. Wyoming Game and Fish accepts electronic licenses purchased and displayed through the official online license system at wgfd.wyo.gov. A digital copy on your phone is valid in the field.
Where do I buy a Wyoming fishing license?
Buy online at wgfd.wyo.gov, by phone at (307) 777-4600, at Wyoming Game and Fish regional offices, or at any of the statewide license selling agents including sporting goods stores.
When does a Wyoming fishing license expire?
Wyoming fishing licenses are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase — not on a calendar-year basis. A license purchased on July 17 is valid through July 16 of the following year.
Does Wyoming offer discounted fishing licenses for seniors or youth?
Wyoming does not offer a standard senior fishing discount at the annual license level. Youth resident 12-month licenses cost $3, and youth nonresident 12-month licenses cost $15. Disabled combat veterans may fish free — contact Wyoming Game and Fish for eligibility.
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