Utah runs its licence on a rolling 365 days from purchase rather than a calendar year, which makes a summer buy worth the full twelve months rather than a stub. It also prices by age band rather than the usual adult-or-child split: twelve to thirteen, fourteen to seventeen, eighteen to sixty-four, and sixty-five and over each pay a different rate, for residents and visitors alike. Non-resident fees rose in July 2025.
What it costs you
Set your situation and the figure below is the one you will actually pay at checkout.
Every Utah fishing fee
Licences are valid 365 days from the date of purchase.
| Licence | Who | Length | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three day fishing | Resident | 3 days | $19.00 |
| Three day fishing, all ages | Visitor | 3 days | $44.00 |
| Seven day fishing | Resident | 7 days | $30.00 |
| Seven day fishing, all ages | Visitor | 7 days | $91.00 |
| One year fishing, ages 12-13 | Resident | Annual | $5.00 |
| Disabled veteran, one year fishing | Resident | Annual | $12.00 |
| One year fishing, ages 14-17 | Resident | Annual | $16.00 |
| One year fishing, ages 12-13 | Visitor | Annual | $18.00 |
| One year fishing, 65 and over | Resident | Annual | $31.00 |
| One year fishing, ages 18-64 | Resident | Annual | $40.00 |
| One year fishing, ages 14-17 | Visitor | Annual | $44.00 |
| One year fishing, 18 and over | Visitor | Annual | $120.00 |
Multi-year licences are sold at a discount to both residents and visitors. Non-resident fees rose on 1 July 2025.
Prices changed: Nonresident 365-day licence $94 to $120; resident fees unchanged. Old and new prices, the date and the law (carried from 2025, july 1, 2025).
Passing through? Utah sells no one-day licence. The shortest option for a visitor is 3 days at $44. Compare every state's day licence.
Stamps and add-ons
The base licence is often not the whole ticket. These are the Utah extras on top of the base licence, as UDWR lists them.
| Add-on | When you need it | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Setline fishing permit | $48.00 for visitors. | $22.00 |
Do you need a fishing licence in Utah?
Yes, from age 12. Residents and visitors both need one from that birthday. What changes is the price, not the requirement.
$40.00 a year if you live in Utah, $120.00 if you are visiting.
Who does not need one
- Anglers under 12.
- Everyone on the state free fishing day.
Nobody needs a licence on Utahβs free fishing days: the dates for this year, and what the day does not waive.
How to buy it
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources sells online, by phone and through licence agents: tackle shops, sporting goods stores and county offices.
Official UDWR 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 20 Utah waters daily, with live flow, tides and conditions. A sample of what your licence covers:
- Green River β Daggett County
- Lake Powell β San Juan County
- Provo River β Utah County
- Strawberry Reservoir β Wasatch County
- Weber River β Summit County
- Panguitch Lake β Garfield County
- Deer Creek Reservoir β Wasatch County
- Willard Bay β Box Elder County
- Pineview Reservoir β Weber County
- Jordanelle Reservoir β Wasatch County
- Bear Lake β Rich County
- Strawberry River β Duchesne County
Questions
How much is a fishing licence in Utah?
$40.00 for a resident annual all waters licence and $120.00 for a non-resident. Stamps and endorsements cost extra where the species or water calls for one.
Do you need a fishing license in Utah?
Yes, from age 12, and it makes no difference whether you live there: residents and visitors both need one, they just pay different prices. $40.00 for a resident annual licence, $120.00 for a visitor. 2 exemptions apply, listed on this page.
What age do you need a fishing licence in Utah?
From age 12. Anglers under 12 fish without one, though the other rules, bag limits and catch record cards included, still apply to them.
Can I buy a Utah fishing licence online?
Yes. Utah Division of Wildlife Resources sells online and through licence agents. Multi-year licences are sold at a discount to both residents and visitors. Non-resident fees rose on 1 July 2025.
When does a Utah fishing licence expire?
Three hundred and sixty-five days from the date you buy it, not at the end of the year, so there is no penalty for buying in August.
At what age do children need a licence in Utah?
Twelve. Under-twelves fish free, and the twelve-to-thirteen band pays $5.00 for residents and $18.00 for visitors.