The Indiana trout stamp cost is $11 for a standalone Trout/Salmon Stamp Privilege. You generally need it if you fish for trout or salmon in public waters with a standard annual or nonresident seven-day license. Indiana’s one-day and qualifying senior licenses already include the privilege.
Indiana Trout Stamp Cost by License Type
| License type | License fee | For trout or salmon |
|---|---|---|
| Resident annual | $23 | Add $11 for a $34 base total |
| Nonresident annual | $60 | Add $11 for a $71 base total |
| Nonresident seven-day | $35 | Add $11 for a $46 base total |
| One-day resident or nonresident | $10 or $15 | Included |
| Eligible resident senior annual or Fish-for-Life | $3 or $23 | Included |
The Indiana DNR fee list lists the same $11 standalone stamp fee for residents and visitors. The totals above are license prices before applicable purchase fees.
Who Qualifies for an Exemption?
Anglers under 18 and Indiana residents born before April 1, 1943 are exempt from the license and stamp under the DNR licensing FAQ. Indiana resident anglers also receive a license and stamp waiver on designated Free Fishing Days. Fishing rules still apply.
Check the Indiana senior fishing license guide for age and birth-date rules. If you need permission for just one day, the Indiana one-day fishing license price guide compares purchase fees.
Add the Stamp and Check the Water Rules
- Choose your base license or find your existing license record.
- Add the Trout/Salmon Stamp Privilege through Indiana DNR if your license does not already include it and you are not exempt. The 2026 annual stamp privilege ends March 31, 2027.
- Before fishing, consult the current DNR guide for open season, size limits, harvest limits and rules for that water.
Start at the DNR licensing page and check the Indiana fishing regulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Indiana’s one-day fishing license require a separate trout stamp?
The Indiana one-day fishing license includes the trout and salmon privilege for both residents and nonresidents.
How much does an Indiana seven-day trout fishing trip cost in license fees?
The nonresident seven-day license is $35 and the separate trout and salmon stamp is $11. The published base total is $46 before applicable purchase fees.
When does the 2026 Indiana annual trout stamp expire?
The 2026 annual stamp privilege expires March 31, 2027.
