Virginia

A nonresident annual fishing license in Virginia costs $47.00. For comparison, Virginia residents pay $23.00. Short-term options: 5 Day Resident: $14.00; 5 Day Nonresident: $21.00. The license year runs 365 days from purchase.

Purchase your Virginia fishing license online at https://gooutdoorsvirginia.com/. Valid ID; multi-year licenses: $44 (2yr), $65 (3yr), $86 (4yr). Licenses are administered by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR).

Under 16 exempt; Residents 65+ may have reduced rates; specific disability and military exemptions. Always check the official Virginia website for the most current exemption details and any additional categories that may qualify.

Trout license $23 (required for designated stocked trout waters, now same price for resident and nonresident); Saltwater license: $17.50 resident, $25 nonresident; Combined fresh/saltwater: $39.50 resident, $71 nonresident. Be sure to purchase any required stamps or endorsements before heading out, as they are often checked during enforcement.

Fishing seasons in Virginia: Year-round for most species; trout stocking schedules vary by region. Bag limits: Trout: 6/day most waters; Bass: varies by water; check regulations. Always consult the current Virginia fishing regulations for the most up-to-date season dates and limits, as they can change annually.

Nonresident trout license reduced to match resident rate; multi-year options (2/3/4-year) available. For the complete set of rules including gear restrictions, size limits, and special waters, visit the official Virginia fish and wildlife website.

Virginia has the following border water or reciprocal agreements: Potomac River with Maryland/DC (PRFC license); border waters with North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, West Virginia. Rhode Island 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 Virginia fishing page at https://dwr.virginia.gov/fishing/regulations/licenses/. To purchase a license online, visit https://gooutdoorsvirginia.com/.