A Kentucky 7-day fishing license costs $37 for nonresidents in 2026–27. The one-day nonresident license is $15.86 and the annual license is $58.14. A trout permit costs $10.57 when required.
Kentucky 7-Day Fishing License and Other Terms
| License | Nonresident | Resident |
|---|---|---|
| One day | $15.86 | $7.40 |
| Seven days | $37 | Unavailable |
| Annual | $58.14 | $24.31 |
Use Kentucky Fish and Wildlife’s fee schedule to check the current amounts. Two visitor one-day licenses total $31.72. Three total $47.58, above the seven-day price when the dates fit the same week.
Check Whether You Need the Trout Permit
The separate $10.57 permit makes a seven-day visitor trout trip $47.57 if both products are required. Kentucky generally requires the permit when keeping trout unless exempt. It also applies to licensed anglers fishing certain Cumberland River waters and Hatchery Creek. Use the official fishing guide to verify the boundaries.
Select the Dates and Carry the Right License
Verify the dates shown on the issued temporary license. Kentucky’s annual license year starts March 1 and ends on the last day of February. See the 2026–27 license announcement. If your trip also includes Arkansas, check the separate Arkansas trout permit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Kentucky resident buy the seven-day fishing license?
Kentucky lists the seven-day product for nonresidents. Residents can compare the daily and annual rates.
What does a week of fishing cost with the trout permit?
The $37 seven-day visitor license and $10.57 trout permit total $47.57 when both apply.
When does an annual Kentucky fishing license expire?
Kentucky’s license year ends on the last day of February. Check the specific dates on your license.
