Fishing

Fishing in Kansas

Discover 26 state parks offering fishing in Kansas

🐟 Kansas Fishing License at a Glance

Resident Annual $27.50

Non-Resident Annual $77.50

Youth Under 16 free

Senior 65-74: $12.50 (residents); 75+: not needed

Trout Stamp $17.50 (youth $4.50)

🎉 Free Fishing Days June 6-7, 2026

Short-term licenses R 1-day $3.50; NR 1-day $10; NR 5-day $25 (+ $2.50 fees each) R = resident, NR = non-resident

Annual prices shown include the $1 agent fee and $1.50 transaction fee KDWP adds to every license (base fees: $25 resident, $75 non-resident); online purchases add a 2.95% card fee. Anglers 16 and older who fish for trout also need the $17.50 trout permit. Annual licenses run 365 days.

Official Kansas Fishing Info →

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.

26 State Parks

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