The Virginia trout stamp cost is $28 for residents and $48 for nonresidents. Virginia calls it a license to fish in designated stocked trout waters, and most anglers age 16 or older also need the appropriate freshwater license. The stocked-water season and fee-fishing areas have separate rules.
Virginia Trout Stamp Cost With the Base License
| Product | Resident | Nonresident |
|---|---|---|
| Designated stocked trout license | $28 | $48 |
| Standard annual freshwater license | $28 | $72 |
| Standard annual freshwater plus trout license | $56 | $120 |
| Daily permit for a designated fee-fishing area | $13 when required | $13 when required |
The combined annual examples assume the standard freshwater product and no exemption. See the Virginia fishing license prices for short-term freshwater options and the current Virginia DWR fee table for exact prices.
Find the Water and Fishing Date
Virginia DWR lists the standard designated stocked trout period from October 1 through June 15. Use its designated stocked trout waters list to identify the exact water. Special areas and dates can change the permit requirement.
Clinch Mountain, Crooked Creek and Douthat have separate fee-fishing periods. During those periods DWR generally calls for the applicable freshwater license and daily permit. The current price list shows $13. Older program descriptions may still show $8.
Check Age and Special Rules Before Buying
- Check the current fee and rules for the site and date.
- For anglers under 16, review DWR’s general trout-license exemption and any separate age rules for daily fee-fishing permits.
- Check the water-specific limits, legal gear and any access permit before fishing.
See DWR’s stocked trout management plan for the fee-area seasons and use the current fee table for prices.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Virginia designated stocked trout license usually required?
Virginia DWR lists October 1 through June 15 for designated stocked trout waters. Check the exact site for different rules or fee-fishing periods.
How much is the daily Virginia fee-fishing permit?
The current Virginia DWR license fee table lists $13 for the one-day permit at designated daily-use stocked trout areas. Check the dates and rules for the site.
Does a Virginia trout license replace a freshwater license?
The trout license is generally an additional privilege. Most anglers who need both must carry the appropriate freshwater license and the trout license.
