Oregon prices the licence and the fish separately, and the second half is the expensive one. The angling licence gets you on the water, but keeping salmon, steelhead, sturgeon or halibut requires the Combined Angling Tag, which costs more than a resident licence in several other states. Ocean fishing from beaches, jetties or boats adds the ocean endorsement on top. Budget for all three before a coastal trip, not just the licence.
What it costs you
Set your situation and the figure below is the one you will actually pay at checkout.
Every Oregon fishing fee
The licence year runs 1 January to 31 December.
| Licence | Who | Length | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| One day, angling and shellfish | Either | 1 day | $29.00 |
| Two days | Either | 2 days | $48.00 |
| Shellfish, three days | Visitor | 3 days | $25.00 |
| Three days | Either | 3 days | $68.00 |
| Seven days | Visitor | 7 days | $117.00 |
| Youth licence Includes the ocean endorsement. | Either | Annual | $10.00 |
| Pioneer combination | Resident | Annual | $10.00 |
| Shellfish, annual | Resident | Annual | $13.00 |
| Angling, senior resident | Resident | Annual | $34.00 |
| Shellfish, annual | Visitor | Annual | $37.00 |
| Angling, annual | Resident | Annual | $50.00 |
| Combination, hunting and angling | Resident | Annual | $86.00 |
| Angling, annual | Visitor | Annual | $138.00 |
| Sports Pac | Resident | Annual | $253.00 |
Fees are the "Effective 2026" column of the official ODFW schedule and include the agent fee.
Prices changed: Recreational fees up 12β14% on average; combined angling tag up 50%. Old and new prices, the date and the law (in force, january 1, 2026).
Passing through? A visitor pays $29 for one day here, and the annual works out cheaper after 5 days. Compare every state's day licence.
Stamps and add-ons
The base licence is often not the whole ticket. These are the Oregon extras on top of the base licence, as ODFW lists them.
| Add-on | When you need it | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Combined angling tag | Required to keep salmon, steelhead, sturgeon or halibut. $89 for non-residents, $5 for youth. | $69.00 |
| Hatchery harvest tag | β | $43.00 |
| Two-rod validation | β | $34.00 |
| Annual ocean endorsement | Required for ocean fishing from beaches, jetties and boats. $4 for a daily. | $9.00 |
| Columbia Basin endorsement | When bought separately from an angling licence. | $11.75 |
| RSC steelhead validation | $8 for non-residents. | $4.00 |
A trout stamp is an endorsement, not a licence: it is useless without the licence above it. What it costs in every state, and the 26 that require none.
Do you need a fishing licence in Oregon?
Yes, from age 12. Residents and visitors both need one from that birthday. What changes is the price, not the requirement.
$50.00 a year if you live in Oregon, $138.00 if you are visiting.
Oregon starts at 12, not the usual 16. Under 12 you need nothing for trout, warmwater fish or marine species, but salmon, steelhead, sturgeon and Pacific halibut need a free Youth Angling Licence and a juvenile tag at any age. The 12 to 17 Youth Licence is $10 and covers angling, hunting, shellfish and the Columbia River Basin Endorsement.
Who does not need one
- Anglers 11 and under, except for salmon, steelhead, sturgeon and Pacific halibut, which need a free Youth Angling Licence and a juvenile tag at any age.
- Everyone on the state free fishing days.
Nobody needs a licence on Oregonβs free fishing days: the dates for this year, and what the day does not waive.
How to buy it
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife sells online, by phone and through licence agents: tackle shops, sporting goods stores and county offices.
Official ODFW licensing page β
We link the agency and never resell licences. If a site charges you a "processing fee" on top of the state fee, you are not on the state's own system.
Where to use it
We track 23 Oregon waters daily, with live flow, tides and conditions. A sample of what your licence covers:
- Deschutes River β Sherman County
- Rogue River β Curry County
- Crooked River β Jefferson County
- Owyhee River β Malheur County
- Columbia River β Wasco County
- Diamond Lake β Douglas County
- Metolius River β Jefferson County
- Sandy River β Clackamas County
- Coos Bay β Coos County
- East Lake β Deschutes County
- Trask River β Tillamook County
- Wilson River β Tillamook County
Questions
How much is a fishing licence in Oregon?
$50.00 for a resident annual all waters licence and $138.00 for a non-resident. Stamps and endorsements cost extra where the species or water calls for one.
Do you need a fishing license in Oregon?
Yes, from age 12, and it makes no difference whether you live there: residents and visitors both need one, they just pay different prices. $50.00 for a resident annual licence, $138.00 for a visitor. 2 exemptions apply, listed on this page.
What age do you need a fishing licence in Oregon?
From age 12. Oregon starts at 12, not the usual 16. Under 12 you need nothing for trout, warmwater fish or marine species, but salmon, steelhead, sturgeon and Pacific halibut need a free Youth Angling Licence and a juvenile tag at any age. The 12 to 17 Youth Licence is $10 and covers angling, hunting, shellfish and the Columbia River Basin Endorsement.
Can I buy a Oregon fishing licence online?
Yes. Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife sells online and through licence agents. Fees are the "Effective 2026" column of the official ODFW schedule and include the agent fee.
What is the Oregon Combined Angling Tag?
A tag you must hold, in addition to the angling licence, to keep salmon, steelhead, sturgeon or halibut. You record each fish on it as you take them. Youth pay a token rate; non-residents pay more than residents.
Do I need the ocean endorsement in Oregon?
For ocean fishing from beaches, jetties and boats, yes, and for spearfishing. It is not needed when fishing for salmon, steelhead or shellfish, which is the exception people find counterintuitive.