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Kentucky (KY) Fishing License

Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources
United States
3
License Types
$23.00
From (Resident)
$50.00
From (Non-Resident)
Under 16
Fish Free
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Fees are approximate and updated periodically. Always confirm the current price and any special regulations on the official Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources website before purchasing.
📋 Available License Types
License Type Duration Resident Non-Resident
7-Day Non-Resident License 💧 Freshwater 7-Day N/A $22.00
3-Day Non-Resident License 💧 Freshwater 3-Day N/A $17.00

★ Most popular license type. Fees are approximate - verify at the official agency website.

🌊 Fishing in Kentucky

Kentucky Lake and Lake Cumberland are nationally recognized largemouth and striped bass fisheries. The Cumberland River tailwater is one of the finest trout fisheries in the Southeast.