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Colorado Fishing Licenses

All authorized fishing license agencies require a valid Social Security number to issue a fishing license. We require cash for any license purchase! In order to protect you identity and expedite your preparation time, we suggest you use the state's website to purchase your license. A Colorado fishing license can be purchased at any license agency, over the phone (1-800-244-5613), or through the Division of Wildlife's website. Credit and debit cards are accepted for phone and web purchases.

All anglers over 16 years old must purchase a Colorado fishing license before fishing any water in Colorado, including private water. Cutthroat Anglers solely practices catch-and-release; however, you can find specific regulations through the Division of Wildlife website.

  Resident** Non-Resident
Fishing One Day $14.00* $14.00*
Fishing Additional Day $5.00 $5.00
Fishing Five Day N/A $26.00
Fishing Annual $31.00 $61.00
Fishing Senior Annual (65+) Free N/A

* Includes the required Division of Wildlife Habitat Stamp.

** To qualify for a resident fishing license you MUST meet one of the following qualifications:

  1. You must have lived in Colorado continuously for a minimum of six consecutive months immediately before purchasing a license and are planning on making Colorado your home. If you own property in Colorado, but do not live here for six consecutive months you are required to purchase a non-resident license. And, if you can afford to purchase property in the state, you should have no trouble paying a small additional fee for a fishing license.
  2. You must be a personnel of the armed services or personnel of the U.S. Diplomatic Service stationed in this state on permanent duty orders.
  3. You must be a full time student who is enrolled and attending any college or university in the state for at least six months preceding the purchase of the license. This includes students who are temporarily absent from this state while enrolled at any out of state college or university.