Utah · Fishing license
Do I need a fishing license in Utah?
Yes — anyone 12 or older needs one.
A year costs $40 if you live here and $120 if you don't.
What it costs
If you live in Utah
| license | Price |
|---|---|
| Fishing, 365 days, ages 18 to 64The multi-year version works out at $39 a year. | $40 |
| Fishing, 365 days, age 65 and overA discount, not an exemption — Utah keeps charging. | $31 |
| Fishing, 365 days, ages 14 to 17 | $16 |
| Fishing, 365 days, ages 12 and 13The first licence a Utah child needs, at twelve. | $5 |
| Fishing, 365 days, disabled veteranFor Utah veterans disabled in the line of duty — $12 instead of the $40 full price. | $12 |
| Fishing, seven daysOnly $10 less than a full year. | $30 |
| Fishing, three days | $19 |
If you're visiting
| license | Price |
|---|---|
| Fishing, 365 days, age 18 and overThree times the resident rate. The multi-year version is $119 a year. | $120 |
| Fishing, 365 days, ages 14 to 17 | $44 |
| Fishing, 365 days, ages 12 and 13 | $18 |
| Fishing, seven days, all ages | $91 |
| Fishing, three days, all agesThe cheapest legal fishing in Utah for a visitor over 17. | $44 |
How long it lasts
Utah sells by the day count, not the calendar: a licence is "good for 365 days from the day you buy it". Three-day, seven-day, 365-day and multi-year versions all exist.
Who doesn't need one
- Anyone under 12 — and they may still use two poles, a setline and a full daily limit
- Everyone on Free Fishing Day, at any public water in Utah
- Youth groups and organisations, under a separate licence exemption the DWR grants on application
DWR words the age rule this way: DWR, quoting Utah Code § 23A-4-601: "If you’re under 12 years of age, you do not need a fishing license to fish in Utah. You can fish without a license, use two poles, use a setline and take a full daily limit." And: "If you’re 12 years of age or older, you must purchase a fishing license or a combination license to fish in Utah." Utah charges children from twelve, but at $5 a year for ages 12 and 13.
Where to buy it
- Online through the DWR licence system
- At licence agents and retail stores
- At DWR offices
- By phone through your local DWR office
Wondering about the big retailers? A shop like Walmart sells the state's license at the state's price — it sets none of its own.
Days you can fish without one
Where to use it today
Waters we read every morning in Utah.
- 7 Good Great Salt Lake
- 7 Good Green River
- 7 Good Provo River