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🎣 Fishing and hunting licences and apps
Licences are sold by each state. These links take you to the right state agency, and the apps help you find spots and stay legal.
Most people go to:
| Site | Best for | Coverage | Cost | App | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Take Me Fishing: licence by state ↗ | Finding where to buy a fishing licence in any state | All US states | Free to use, licence fee varies | Web | Visit ↗ |
| Fishbrain ↗ | Fishing spots, catches and local reports | Worldwide | Free + paid | iOS, Android | Visit ↗ |
| onX Hunt ↗ | Land ownership and hunting units | US | Free + paid | iOS, Android | Visit ↗ |
| US Fish & Wildlife refuges ↗ Official | Hunting and fishing on national wildlife refuges | US | Free | Web | Visit ↗ |
💡 Some national parks have their own fishing rules on top of state rules. Check both.
Links open in a new tab. “Official” means a government site. Links are tagged so each site can see the visit came from Recreation.org. Prices and features change; check each site before you book. Last checked October 2026.
Questions
Where do I buy a fishing licence?
From the state where you'll be fishing, usually online on the state wildlife agency's website.
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