Wyoming

A nonresident annual fishing license in Wyoming costs $102.00. For comparison, Wyoming residents pay $30.00. Short-term options: 1 Day Nonresident: $14.00; 5 Day Nonresident: $56.00. The license year runs January 1 - December 31.

Purchase your Wyoming fishing license online at https://wgfd.wyo.gov/licenses-applications. Valid ID; 14+ must have license; Conservation Stamp $12.50 in addition to license; Lifetime license $311. Licenses are administered by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department.

Under 14 exempt (resident youth); Residents 65+ $15; Disabled veterans $5. Always check the official Wyoming website for the most current exemption details and any additional categories that may qualify.

Conservation Stamp $12.50 (required for all anglers, resident and nonresident). Be sure to purchase any required stamps or endorsements before heading out, as they are often checked during enforcement.

Fishing seasons in Wyoming: General fishing season year-round in most waters; specific seasons for some streams. Bag limits: Trout: 6/day most waters; Snake River (Jackson Lake Dam to gauging station): 6/day (doubled from 3 effective Jan 1, 2026); specific limits vary by water body; check regulations. Always consult the current Wyoming fishing regulations for the most up-to-date season dates and limits, as they can change annually.

Conservation Stamp mandatory; Yellowstone area special regulations. Effective January 1, 2026: barbless single-point hooks required on the North Platte River below Seminoe Reservoir (Miracle Mile, Alcova Afterbay, Gray Reef, Fremont Canyon). Snake River daily trout limit doubled from 3 to 6 on the stretch from Jackson Lake Dam to the gauging station, effective January 1, 2026.. For the complete set of rules including gear restrictions, size limits, and special waters, visit the official Wyoming fish and wildlife website.

Wyoming has the following border water or reciprocal agreements: Yellowstone National Park has separate NPS regulations; Flaming Gorge with Utah; Snake River with Idaho. New Jersey is not directly included in these agreements, so a standard nonresident license is required.

For the most current regulations, license prices, and season dates, visit the official Wyoming fishing page at https://wgfd.wyo.gov/licenses-applications. To purchase a license online, visit https://wgfd.wyo.gov/licenses-applications.