Fishing
Fishing in Alaska
Discover 97 state parks offering fishing in Alaska
🐟 Alaska Fishing License at a Glance
Resident Annual
$20
Non-Resident Annual
$100
Youth
Under 18 (residents) / under 16 (non-residents) free
Senior
60+ free (residents)
Trout Stamp
King salmon stamp: R $10; NR $15/day to $100/yr
Saltwater
Same license covers saltwater
🎉 Free Fishing Days
Not confirmed — check with the agency
Short-term licenses
NR 1-day $15, 3-day $30, 7-day $45, 14-day $75
R = resident, NR = non-resident
One sport fishing license covers fresh and salt water; licenses run from purchase to December 31. King salmon need the king salmon stamp, except in stocked lakes. Residents 60 and older fish without a license but need the no-cost ADF&G identification card.
Checked against the official agency, September 2026. Fees and dates change yearly — always confirm current rates and free-fishing dates via the official link above before purchasing.
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State Parks
Alaska State Parks with Fishing
Afognak Island State Park
Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve
Anchor River State Recreation Area
Beecher Pass State Marine Park
Betton Island State Marine Park
Big Bear/Baby Bear State Marine Park
Big Delta State Historical Park
Big Lake North State Recreation Area
Big Lake South State Recreation Site
Birch Lake State Recreation Site
Black Sands Beach State Marine Park
Blueberry Lake State Recreation Site
Buskin River State Recreation Site
Byers Lake
Caines Head State Recreation Area
Captain Cook State Recreation Area
Chena River State Recreation Area
Chena River State Recreation Site
Chilkat Islands State Marine Park
Chilkat State Park
Chilkoot Lake State Recreation Site
Chugach State Park
Clearwater State Recreation Site
Crooked Creek State Recreation Site
Dall Bay State Marine Park
Deep Creek State Recreation Area
Delta State Recreation Site
Denali State Park
Donnelly Creek State Recreation Site
Dry Creek State Recreation Site
Eagle Beach State Recreation Area
Eagle Trail State Recreation Site
Entry Cove State Marine Park
Fielding Lake State Recreation Site
Finger Lake State Recreation Site
Fort Abercrombie State Historical Park
Funter Bay State Marine Park
Grant Island State Marine Park
Grindall Island State Marine Park
Halibut Point State Recreation Site
Harding Lake State Recreation Area
Independence Mine State Historical Park
Jack Bay State Marine Park
Joe Mace Island State Marine Park
Johnson Lake State Recreation Area
Juneau Channel Islands State Marine Park
Kachemak Bay State Park
Kasilof River State Recreation Site
Kenai River Special Management Area
King Mountain State Recreation Site
Lake Aleknagik State Recreation Site
Lake Louise State Recreation Area
Liberty Falls State Recreation Site
Lowell Point State Recreation Site
Lower Chatanika River State Recreation Area
Magoun Islands State Marine Park
Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site
Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area
Montana Creek State Recreation Site
Moon Lake State Recreation Site
Morgan’s Landing State Recreation Area
Mosquito Lake State Recreation Site
Nancy Lake State Recreation Site
Ninilchik State Recreation Area
Old Sitka State Historical Park
Oliver Inlet State Marine Park
Pasagshak River State Recreation Site
Pavlof Harbor State Marine Park
Petroglyph Beach State Historic Site
Point Bridget State Park
Porcupine Creek State Recreation Site
Portage Cove State Recreation Site
Quartz Lake State Recreation Area
Refuge Cove State Recreation Site
Rocky Lake State Recreation Site
Salcha River State Recreation Site
Scout Lake State Recreation Site
Sealion Cove State Marine Park
Security Bay State Marine Park
Settlers Cove State Recreation Site
Shelter Island State Marine Park
South Esther Island State Marine Park
Squirrel Creek State Recreation Site
St. James Bay State Marine Park
Stariski State Recreation Site
Sullivan Island State Marine Park
Surprise Cove State Marine Park
Taku Harbor State Marine Park
Thoms Place State Marine Park
Thumb Cove State Marine Park
Tok River State Recreation Site
Totem Bight State Park
Upper Chatanika River State Recreation Site
Wickersham State Historic Site
Willow Creek State Recreation Area
Wood-Tikchik State Park
Woody Island State Recreation Site
❓ Fishing in Alaska — FAQ
Do you need a fishing license in Alaska state parks?
Yes. Alaska State Parks: "Yes, you must adhere to all Department of Fish and Game rules and regulations, including possession of a fishing license." Residents 18 and older and non-residents 16 and older need a sport fishing license ($20 for residents, $100 for non-residents), plus a king salmon stamp to fish for king salmon. (Alaska Department of Fish and Game and Alaska State Parks, as of September 2026)