Brown trout held by an angler while fishing on a guide trip with Vail Valley Anglers
Colorado State Fishing License Info:

How To Purchase A Fishing License

It is now extremely easy to purchase a Colorado fishing license! Whether you need a new license or are just renewing your old one, procuring your valid Colorado fishing license is a simple process. It’s easy to register for both an in-state Colorado fishing license as well as an out-of-state fishing license for non-Colorado residents.

Through the Colorado Parks & Wildlife website, you can easily register for a wide variety of fishing licenses, ranging from a single-day license to a full annual license.

To purchase a Colorado fishing license, click here to travel to the Colorado Parks & Wildlife website to start registration!

What Do You Need to Purchase a Colorado State Fishing License?

Signing up for a fishing license in Colorado is an extremely easy process! Application is open to both visitors of Colorado and residents. The Colorado Parks & Wildlife department only requires you to complete the following steps:

- Provide your name, residency, and some personal information

- Choose which license you wish to purchase—i.e. how many rod stamps you want and how long you want your license for

- Verify your purchase and select your delivery method

And that’s all you need to complete to become a certified angler in Colorado! If you’ve purchased a license before, they’ll remember your information, making re-registering for a license as easy as possible. Colorado offers the following licenses for both Colorado residents and visitors:

- Single day

- Annual

- Additional day

- Extra rod stamps

Annual combination fishing and small game and senior annual licenses are only available to Colorado residents, while only non-residents are eligible for five day licenses. For full pricing information, check our convenient chart below!

Once you have your Colorado license, you’re free to hit the streams! For a guided tour with one of our professional tour guides, contact Vail Valley Anglers today!

2025 License Fees

License & Other Fees Resident Nonresident
Annual Habitat Stamp $12.47 $11.50
Annual (18-64) $42.91 $97.97
Small Game & Fishing Combination $56.97 N/A
Senior Annual (65+) Colorado residents only $10.95 N/A
Senior Low Income Lifetime Fishing (65+) $10.95 N/A
Senior Annual Small Game & Fishing Combination (65+) $33.54 N/A
Five-day N/A $36.26
One-day $15.55 $19.01
Additional-day $7.50 $7.50
2nd Rod Stamp $12.10 $12.10
Youth (16-17) $10.95
Annual Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Stamp $25.00 $50.00