Freshwater Fishing Licenses are required for:
- Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, blue-gill sunfish, channel catfish, tucunare, and oscar in streams and other State waters
- Rainbow trout in the Kokee Public Fishing Area, Kauai (seasonal openings)
- Wahiawa Public Fishing Area (Oahu)
Entry permit also required - In addition to a valid Freshwater Fishing License, a separate entry permit is required for the Wahiawa Public Fishing Area (Lake Wilson). This permit will be emailed to you along with your license. You must carry a completed copy of the permit when entering and fishing in the Wahiawa Public Fishing Area. This permit becomes effective once you have signed it and is valid for the duration of your Freshwater Fishing License.
Ready to order your freshwater fishing license? If so, go to the secure online ordering website, or continue reading below.
Convenience Fee: There will be a one dollar convenience fee added to the price of any online license purchase. If you prefer to not pay the fee, you may purchase your license in person at any location listed in the "Find License Agents " section above.
License Validity Period: Licenses are valid for one year from the date of issue, unless a 7-day or 30-day Non-Resident License is purchased.
Secure Online Ordering: All sensitive personal information is processed securely. All banking and credit card information is not stored and is protected by Comodo.
Online Privacy: The site will automatically timeout an incomplete transaction, after 10 minutes should you step away from your transaction.
Accepted Online Payment Types: Credit Card only. Accepted cards are Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express.
Online Receipt and Licensing Emails: You will receive a receipt of your online purchase along with the actual fishing license(s) to the email address provided. The Licensee(s) must print their license and carry it with them at all times when fishing
Purchase Multiple Licenses Online: You can purchase multiple licenses online in a single transaction. All licenses will be emailed to the purchaser's email address.
Fees Table
| License/Permit | Required for: | Age of License | Duration of License | Non-Resident Fee | Resident or Military |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshwater recreational | Any person to take any introduced freshwater sport fish. | Age 8 years and under | No license required | NA | NA |
| Age 9-15 years | Annual | $3.00 | $3.00 | ||
| Age 16-64 years | Annual | $25.00 | $5.00 | ||
| Age 16-64 years | 7-day | $10.00 | NA | ||
| Age 16-64 years | 30-day | $20.00 | NA | ||
| 65 years and up | Annual | No charge | No charge | ||
| Wahiawa Permit | Freshwater recreational license holders to fish in Lake Wilson (Oahu) | Any | Duration of permit matches freshwater license period | No charge | No charge |
Steps to Order Licenses Online
When you go to the secure online ordering website, follow these steps:
- Sign in or create account if needed
- Enter information
- Pay applicable fees