How many states fishing licences do you have? 2024
Quillback reply :
Thought this would be a fun question. I hold 2, Arkansas (resident) and Oklahoma. I'll probably get one for Missouri this fall.
timothy_spain reply :
1 - michigan
MattinOK reply :
None yet, since I'm under 16. ;D Oh, Quillback, where do you fish in OK?
swilly78 reply :
Illinois, Wisconsin, and Michigan
fishfordollars reply :
Texas
Texoma All Water License (Allows you to fish the oklahoma side)
hookingem reply :
Virginia, texas, New Jersey.
B-Dozer reply :
I would like to see a "national" or at least a "regional" fishing license. I think it would promote tourism and all states would benefit. I used to get three licenses every year, but then the prices jumped. Now I don't fish out of state. everybody looses. The price could be higher that a resident license, but not ridiculously high. How many states can you fish at the same time? :-?
swilly78 reply :
I have to respectfully disagree with the idea of a "national license". I wont go into the whys', because the conversation will skirt into politics. At the end of the day, each state needs to run there fishing program based on their own needs.
B-Dozer reply :
QuoteI have to respectfully disagree with the idea of a "national license". I wont go into the whys', because the conversation will skirt into politics. At the end of the day, each state needs to run there fishing program based on their own needs.
I guess you think every state should have their own driver's license? :
Stasher1 reply :
I maintain a GA freshwater fishing license with trout stamp, but when I travel out of state to fish I just buy a one week non-resident license for whatever state I'm going to. It can typically be bought online in advance, so I'm ready to fish when I arrive.
slonezp reply :
I purchase Illinois and Wisconsin annually, and weekly licenses when on the road.
And agree with swilly78 about a national license
Quillback reply :
MattinOK - I usually fish Grand Lake in OK.
MattinOK reply :
QuoteMattinOK - I usually fish Grand Lake in OK.
I used to compete in a fiddle contest up there every summer, beautiful lake.
gobig reply :
QuoteI have to respectfully disagree with the idea of a "national license". I wont go into the whys', because the conversation will skirt into politics. At the end of the day, each state needs to run there fishing program based on their own needs.
X's 2
I only have one state right now and that is California. I have had multiple states in the past.
SDoolittle reply :
I just have a Texas license this year, but I can fish legally in my home state of Oklahoma without a license because I'm active duty military. I'm moving to West Virginia around the first of September, so I'll probably have a WV license within a few weeks.
Fishing Rhino reply :
Massachusetts, Alabama, Tennessee and Georgia. Alabama and TN for the road trip. Mass because it's home. Georgia, because our younger daughter lives there, only 12 miles from the 'bama border, not more than two or three hours from Guntersville and Wheeler. And, there's Alatoona and Lanier in Georgia.
Plus, I definitely want to do Pickwick again.
Wife is now retired. Got a bass boat in April. And will have the time, and hopefully the health to fish many states in the next few years.
bigdog321 reply :
Right now I'm holding Maryland,Virginia,DC and North Carolina and love to fish them all.
mikeeasttn reply :
Have only one license and that is for Tn
done reply :
NC and SC. My home Lake (Wylie) is right on the border and it is VERY easy to cross the border without knowing it. Better safe than sorry.
Long Mike reply :
I maintain two annual licenses - OK and TX. I fish LA, AR and MO regularly, but just buy a temporary license when I'm there. The same applies to whatever state the Road Trip takes me.
BASSclary reply :
zer0 8-) under 16!
B-Dozer reply :
QuoteI have to respectfully disagree with the idea of a "national license". I wont go into the whys', because the conversation will skirt into politics. At the end of the day, each state needs to run there fishing program based on their own needs.
Curious as to why you wouldn't want a national, or regional license. Your address is on the license, funds would go to that state. It would promot tourism, and bring money into the economy. When you travel to fish, you are buying food,tackle,lodging, etc. Even if the price were double a resident license, all would make out. You wouldn't get a driver's license for each state you drive in, why a fishing license. Not trying to be a S****A**, just didn't like the jump to $70 for a NYS non-resident tag.
matstone7 reply :
QuoteI would like to see a "national" or at least a "regional" fishing license. I think it would promote tourism and all states would benefit. I used to get three licenses every year, but then the prices jumped. Now I don't fish out of state. everybody looses. The price could be higher that a resident license, but not ridiculously high. How many states can you fish at the same time? :-?
I would like to see some sort of regional license also. It would be much easier.
I have PA & NJ this year but, would normally also have NY and CT. The price of a NY license has gotten really out of hand imo and lets think about all the fisherman screwed by CT this year, at least anyone who bought their license early with a huge increase, only to have the state wave that increase few months later without compensating the early license buyers.
B-Dozer reply :
Yeah Mat, I was one of those that bought a license early. The town hall recently told me the price difference will be credited next year when I renew. Not holding my breath on that one. 
SirSnookalot reply :
With a valid driver's license one is allowed to drive in the other 49 states, Mexico and Canada as a non resident of each of those jurisdictions with no additional premium. Each one of the states collects a fee which is used solely within that state. I submit that fishing licenses, hunting licenses or any other type of business license or permit be able to cross boundaries as well, but as in the case of the D.L. at no additional premium.
The reality is that it would never fly as a fee is nothing but a tax and I see no state giving up that income.
I'm no longer required to have resident fishing license.
slonezp reply :
All drivers licenses are valid in every state, but because of "lack" of communication/cooporation the validity of such license may differ. You can have a suspension on your DL in a neighboring state for not paying a traffic fine but be driving legaly in the other 49.(Trust me)
You would need universal fishing regulations for the 50 states. Any site specific regs would be a thing of the past. I am willing to bet that the majority of fisherman would never bother picking up and following the DNR regs for each state. Too much work involved.
The interstate and intrastate system of roads are very similar in each state.
The way each individual state supports outdoor activities varies greatly. Here in the state of IL very little money goes into upkeep of the outdoors and state parks compared to our neighboring states. In fact they closed 10 or so parks a couple years ago due to lack of funding. They have since reopened a few. Our DNR staff has also felt the hit. WI and MN put alot more money back into the outdoors and you can really tell the difference between here and there.
All the states would be expected to have somewhat similar "outdoor conditions". That would require states that are lacking now to step up to the rest OR the states that are leading the way to fall back. I'd put my money on the latter.
Gatorbassman reply :
The ones that haven't expired yet are Texas, South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia and Alabama
B-Dozer reply :
QuoteAll drivers licenses are valid in every state, but because of "lack" of communication/cooporation the validity of such license may differ. You can have a suspension on your DL in a neighboring state for not paying a traffic fine but be driving legally in the other 49.(Trust me)You would need universal fishing regulations for the 50 states. Any site specific regs would be a thing of the past. I am willing to bet that the majority of fisherman would never bother picking up and following the DNR regs for each state. Too much work involved.
The interstate and intrastate system of roads are very similar in each state.
The way each individual state supports outdoor activities varies greatly. Here in the state of IL very little money goes into upkeep of the outdoors and state parks compared to our neighboring states. In fact they closed 10 or so parks a couple years ago due to lack of funding. They have since reopened a few. Our DNR staff has also felt the hit. WI and MN put alot more money back into the outdoors and you can really tell the difference between here and there.
All the states would be expected to have somewhat similar "outdoor conditions". That would require states that are lacking now to step up to the rest OR the states that are leading the way to fall back. I'd put my money on the latter.
The states would actually get more money as a result of price increase for a regional license. How they spend their increased revenue would still be up to them. Each state would benefit from money spent on tourism. States rules would not change. No state would loose anything, but would gain by fishermen spending money on their trips.
slonezp reply :
QuoteQuoteAll drivers licenses are valid in every state, but because of "lack" of communication/cooporation the validity of such license may differ. You can have a suspension on your DL in a neighboring state for not paying a traffic fine but be driving legally in the other 49.(Trust me)You would need universal fishing regulations for the 50 states. Any site specific regs would be a thing of the past. I am willing to bet that the majority of fisherman would never bother picking up and following the DNR regs for each state. Too much work involved.
The interstate and intrastate system of roads are very similar in each state.
The way each individual state supports outdoor activities varies greatly. Here in the state of IL very little money goes into upkeep of the outdoors and state parks compared to our neighboring states. In fact they closed 10 or so parks a couple years ago due to lack of funding. They have since reopened a few. Our DNR staff has also felt the hit. WI and MN put alot more money back into the outdoors and you can really tell the difference between here and there.
All the states would be expected to have somewhat similar "outdoor conditions". That would require states that are lacking now to step up to the rest OR the states that are leading the way to fall back. I'd put my money on the latter.
The states would actually get more money as a result of price increase for a regional license. How they spend their increased revenue would still be up to them. Each state would benefit from money spent on tourism. States rules would not change. No state would loose anything, but would gain by fishermen spending money on their trips.
So you're saying that people currently are avoiding traveling to another state to fish because of the 20 or so dollars it cost for a 1 week out of state license. I find that hard to believe.
I pay $13 for an annual resident license in IL and $60 for an annual non resident for WI. If the fee increased for a regional license to lets say $75-$100. I believe many more people would take a chance and poach rather than pay the fee.
You would have to have universal regs. If people no longer have to go to a bait&tackle store, visitors center, or Wallyworld in the state they are visiting to purchase a license, where would they get the local regs from. You assume that all fisherman are ethical. They are not.
B-Dozer reply :
No NYS more than doubled, as did Ct. So instead of going to Vt.,Mass., and NYS. I stay and fish in one state. I don't take long vacations in other states, or spend my money there, I do those things locally. You could still opt to buy a home state only license, as far as poaching, people that poach will do it regardless. Same as people that drive w/o a drivers license.
Bankbeater reply :
Just Missouri.
SirSnookalot reply :
I don't think a national or regional license would be of any benefit towards tourism. If I were to fish a state other than my own the non resident fee would not be a deterrent. If the additional license expense is that significant then probably the entire trip would be out of one's budget.
njbasstracker reply :
NJ and PA
Drug Coder reply :
A regional license would be great! I live in GA but am less than 10 minutes to TN and about 30 minutes to AL.
J Francho reply :
NY, PA, CT, VA.
Catt reply :
Louisiana Fresh/Saltwater, you can launch either on the Texas or Louisiana side of Toledo Bend with either a Texas or Louisiana license.
When traveling I just buy a temporary license far how long I plan on staying 
Lucky Craft Man reply :
I purchase a yearly licence for PA, NY, OH, and WV and a partial license (i.e., weekly) for MD & DE.
BASSINATORBIGJOE reply :
Just Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.....Mike 8-)
bowfish12 reply :
TN and KY.
fishfordollars reply :
I AM AGAINST A NATIONAL LICENSE. WE ALL KNOW WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO THAT MONEY.
Raul reply :
In Mexico if you fish from shore you don 't need a license, if you fish from a boat you need 1 license good for all states. So to answer your question, I have 1 license.
BadKarma42 reply :
one
SPEEDBEAD. reply :
PA, MD and KY this year.
Here is a thought about the "national license" debate: Start another thread.
That is about as bad a hijack as I have ever seen... :
ChiCityBasser reply :
I have a IL and IN license as well as a couple of private/park lake permits as well for IL
rfrazier reply :
Oregon and California annually. OR, CA, TN, AZ, NV right now.
Red Bear reply :
2 - VA and NC
been contemplating WV as i recently found a nice little spot on the shenandoah, been driving by it on occasion for years and just recently noticed this spot in particular. small mouth were chasing bait fish and busting the surface near the rocks when i checked it out....
tysondawglee reply :
GA, AL & AZ
ShaneK1990 reply :
Just West Virginia but I may get a Virginia license soon.
lynyrdsky1 reply :
TN, MS, AR and i need to get alabama one since i may be going to wheeler soon
Dave P reply :
IN and IL. Probably (hopefully!) a MO later this year.
fishingNCwaters reply :
Every year I would also buy a VA license but because of the gas crunch I'm staying in my home state "NC".
TimJ reply :
Ontario(Canada), Michigan and a 1-week for Florida which I happily used up in March!
TJ
GTrombly reply :
2 Just Ma and Nh.
bass or bass ? reply :
Just Arizona.
kbkindle reply :
On 8/21/2010 at 9:07 PM, fishfordollars said:Texas
Texoma All Water License (Allows you to fish the oklahoma side)
is it true if you have a texas license to fish you can fish any state that touches the texas borders in the usa?
JigMe reply :
Usually I buy two, MD and FL (I go to FL every year for a week and fish lake O with my buddies)
mark nowak reply :
New Mexico, Colorado, Missouri, Kansas & Michigan
vegas679 reply :
I have 2. One fresh/salt for VA, and 1 Saltwater for NC. I go surf fishing in OBX 3-4 times a year.
zero limit reply :
2 for now, Il.& In. will be getting a Wi. soon
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