Michigan Fishing License

Annual licenses are valid from March 1 of a given year through March 31 of the following year. Current license year: March 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027 (2026 fishing regulation season applies April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027). Daily license is valid 24 hours from the date/time the purchaser selects.

All-Water

Annual all species residentAnnualresident$78.00Good for all species allowed for harvest. Price includes a $1 conservation-education surcharge. Valid Mar 1 - Mar 31 of the following year.Annual all species nonresidentAnnualNonresident$228.00Good for all species allowed for harvest. Price includes a $1 conservation-education surcharge. Valid Mar 1 - Mar 31 of the following year.Annual all species senior (65+ or who are legally blind, Michigan residents only)Annualsenior$33.00For Michigan residents age 65 or older, or Michigan residents who are legally blind. Includes $1 surcharge.Daily all species resident/nonresident1-Day$30.00Valid for 24 hours; the purchaser sets the date/time for the license to start. May be purchased as needed ($10/day).Annual all-species youth (voluntary license for residents or nonresidents under the age of 17)Annualyouth$6.00Voluntary license for anglers age 16 and under (not required). Includes $1 surcharge. eLicense catalog item: '(204) Voluntary Fish All Species Youth'.

Other

Underwater spearfishing (resident or nonresident)Annual$0.00No cost. Required for underwater spearfishing as described in the Bow & Spear Fishing Regulations; harvest/effort reporting is required. A DNR Sportcard may be needed.

Combination

Hunt/Fish Combo ResidentAnnualresident$228.00Combo includes base hunting license, 2 deer licenses and annual all-species fishing. Includes $1 surcharge.Hunt/Fish Combo SeniorAnnualsenior$129.00For Michigan residents 65+. Combo includes base hunting license, 2 deer licenses and annual all-species fishing. Includes $1 surcharge.Hunt/Fish Combo NonresidentAnnualNonresident$798.00Combo includes base hunting license, 2 deer licenses and annual all-species fishing. Includes $1 surcharge.

Michigan Fishing License

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