Montana Fishing License

Montana Fishing License Purchasing Instructions

Montana Fishing License Purchase Locations

Available online, at FWP offices, and select fishing/sporting goods shops.

Montana Fishing License Online Purchasing:

- Visit https://ols.fwp.mt.gov

- Create or login to account

- Select license type

- Pay required fees

- Print temporary pdf license to use until original arrives

Montana Resident Fishing License Information

Required Base License Costs

• Residents 16-17, 62 and older
  • Conservation License $4.00
  • AIS Prevention Pass $2.00
• Residents 18-61
  • Conservation License $8.00
  • AIS Prevention Pass $2.00
• Residents 12 - 15
  • Conservation License $4.00
  • AIS Prevention Pass – No Fee
• Residents 0-11
  • No license required

Fishing License Costs

• Residents 16 -17, 62 and older
  • Annual fishing license: $10.50
  • Short-term fishing license (2 consecutive days): $5.00
• Resident 18-61 years of age
  • Annual fishing license: $21.00
  • Short-term fishing license (2 consecutive days): $5.00
• 11 years of age and younger
  • Free annual youth license

Montana residents must provide proof of 12+ consecutive months of permanent residency

Montana Non-Resident Fishing License Information

Required Montana Non-Resident Base License Costs

• Conservation license: $10.00
• AIS prevention pass: $7.50 (no fee for age 12 and under)

Montana Non-Resident Fishing License Costs

• 12 and older
  • One calendar day: $14.00
  • 5 consecutive calendar days: $56.00
  • Season: $100

Non-residents have not lived in MT for 12+ consecutive months

Yellowstone National Park Fishing License Information

All anglers fishing Yellowstone National Park are required to have a valid fishing license.

• 3 Day Yellowstone National Park Fishing License: $40.00
• 7 Day Yellowstone National Park Fishing License: $55.00
• Season: Yellowstone National Park Fishing License: $75:00

Yellowstone National Park fishing licenses are available to purchase online.