Complete Guide to Oregon Fishing Licenses

If you have been planning on taking advantage of the bountiful fishing opportunities in Oregon, then you’ll need to make sure that you have an Oregon fishing license. While we’d all love to be able to fish as much as we like, wherever and whenever we like, it wouldn’t be a sustainable way to manage the fishery. License fees go directly back into ensuring that the wonderful fishery we all enjoy can be enjoyed by future anglers for many years to come.

In the following guide to buying a fishing permit in Oregon, we’ll cover everything you need to know, including:

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Types of Fishing Licenses

There are two categories of Oregon fishing licenses, Residents and Non-Residents. Below, we’ll go through the different types of licenses that are available to anglers.

Oregon Residents Annual Fishing Licenses:

• Angling 
• Youth Oregon (12-17)
• Senior angling (70 or older and a resident for at least 5 years)

Oregon Residents Daily Fishing Licenses:

• 1 Day Angling 
• 2 Day Angling 
• 3 Day Angling 
• Daily angling and shellfish combo 

Oregon Non-Residents Annual Fishing Licenses:

• Angling 
• Youth license (12-17)

Oregon Non-Residents Daily Fishing Licenses:

• 1 Day Angling 
• 2 Day Angling 
• 3 Day Angling 
• 7 Day Angling 

To be eligible to obtain an Oregon resident license, you must have resided in Oregon for a minimum of six months before applying for the license. Please note, depending on where you plan on fishing and for what species, you may be required to purchase an additional endorsement or tag. A full list of licenses and fees is available on the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife website.

Cost of Fishing Licenses

There are two categories of Oregon licenses, Residents and Non-Residents. Below, we’ll go through the different types of Oregon licenses that are available to anglers.

Oregon Residents Annual Fishing Licenses:

• Angling – $44
• Youth (12-17) – $10
• Senior angling (70 or older and a resident for at least 5 years) – $29

Oregon Residents Disabled Veteran/Uniformed Service Member:

• Oregon Fishing Licenses for disabled veterans are free.

Oregon Residents Daily Fishing Licenses:

• 1 Day angling – $23
• 2 Day angling – $42
• 3 Day angling – $59.50
• Daily angling and shellfish combo – $32.50

Oregon Non-Residents Annual Fishing Licenses:

• Angling – $110.50
• Youth license (12-17) – $10

Oregon Non-Residents Daily Fishing Licenses:

• 1 Day angling – $23
• 2 Day angling – $42
• 3 Day angling – $59.50
• 7 Day angling – $93.50

Oregon Non-Resident Disabled Veteran/Uniformed Service Member

• Uniformed services angling – $44
• Uniformed services annual shellfish – $10

To be eligible to obtain an Oregon resident’s fishing license, you must have resided in Oregon for a minimum of six months before applying for the license. Please note depending on where you plan on fishing and for what species, you may be required to purchase an additional endorsement or tag. A full list of licenses and fees is available on the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife website.

Age Requirements for Fishing License

Oregon Youth Fishing License Requirements

In order to fish for Trout, warmwater fish, or marine species other than Pacific Halibut or Salmon, youth aged 11 or younger are not required to have a permit. 

• Youth aged 12 to 17 are required to purchase a Youth Fishing License

To fish for Salmon, Sturgeon, Steelhead, or Pacific Halibut, youth aged 11 and younger are required to get a FREE Youth Angling License and must purchase a Juvenile Combined Angling Tag.

• Youths aged 12 to 17 must purchase a Youth License and Juvenile Combined Angling Tag.

Where to Obtain a Fishing License

If you would like to purchase an Oregon fishing license, you have several different options:

• Electronic/Online – You can purchase a permit by going online and visiting the ODFW website. Another online option is to download the MYODFW App and purchase a license online using the app. This allows you to keep a digital record of your permit on your smartphone, or you can download and print a paper copy.
• In-Person at an ODFW Office – You can purchase in person by visiting an ODFW office.
• Licensed Vendor – You can visit one of the many licensed vendors located throughout the state.

Complete Guide to Oregon Fishing Licenses – Conclusion

There you go! Everything you wanted to know about Oregon fishing licenses, including the different types of angling permits, costs of licenses, and how to purchase a license in Oregon when you’re planning your next angling trip.

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If you have any questions about angling permits in Oregon, including where to buy a permit, please don’t hesitate to comment below!