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West Virginia (WV) Fishing License

West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
United States
3
License Types
$19.00
From (Resident)
$43.00
From (Non-Resident)
Under 15
Fish Free
ℹ️
Fees are approximate and updated periodically. Always confirm the current price and any special regulations on the official West Virginia Division of Natural Resources website before purchasing.
📋 Available License Types
License Type Duration Resident Non-Resident
7-Day Non-Resident License 💧 Freshwater 7-Day N/A $21.00
3-Day Non-Resident License 💧 Freshwater 3-Day N/A $16.00

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

🌊 Fishing in West Virginia

West Virginia is a hidden gem for trout — the Cranberry, Williams, and Shavers Fork rivers are world-class wild brook trout streams. The New and Greenbrier rivers offer outstanding smallmouth bass fishing in a wild, undeveloped setting.