[From Wisconsin’s Department of Natural Resources March 2024]
In Wisconsin, kids 15 and under fish without a license every day and so can anglers born before 1927. For everybody else, various license options can get you out on the water quickly and easily. Get your license to relax and enjoy what Wisconsin has to offer!
Getting your first license or just visiting? Discounted license options are available, including:
- First-time Buyer License – for those who haven’t fished Wisconsin before or want to return to fishing after at least ten years without a license.
- One-day fishing license – for anglers who want to try Wisconsin fishing for one day only.
- Resident anglers who recruit someone new to purchase a first-time buyer license can earn points toward a reduced-price license of their choice.
- Active-duty military on furlough or leave who are Wisconsin residents and veterans.
RESIDENT AND NONRESIDENT FISHING LICENSES
Unless otherwise noted, all licenses are available for purchase through Go Wild, sales locations or at one of our DNR Service Centers. A valid driver’s license or social security number will be needed to purchase your license online through GoWild.
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