Idaho Fishing License 2026: Age 14, Salmon/Steelhead Permit, and Prices
Age 14 starts the license requirement, salmon and steelhead need their own permit, and annual rows pick up a separate access fee.
Idaho rules that change the cart
- Age 14
- The base fishing-license requirement starts at age 14.
- Salmon and steelhead
- Those trips use the separate salmon and steelhead permit instead of a generic trout-stamp idea.
- Annual access fee
- Annual rows pick up the Access and Depredation fee in the live checkout total.
- Two-pole permit
- Two poles are a separate gear permit, not a license replacement.
Idaho starts with age, then adds species and gear. Residents and nonresidents age 14 and older need a fishing license. Children under 14 are outside the base-license rule, but family trips still need to keep an eye on who counts toward whose limit when a young nonresident fishes without a separate license.
Salmon and steelhead are separate from ordinary trout fishing. Those trips use the salmon and steelhead permit on top of the base license, and a two-pole permit is another separate gear choice when the water allows it. Annual licenses also pick up the Access and Depredation fee, so the live checkout total can be a little higher than the fee table row alone.
Use this page for the broad answer, then verify the live total in Go Outdoors Idaho before paying. The Idaho fee pages and rules PDF stay the source of truth for current rows and season notes.
2026 Idaho Price Rows
Use the resident fee page, the nonresident fee page, and Go Outdoors Idaho for the live cart.
| Product | Resident | Nonresident | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual sport fishing license | $30.50 | $108 | Base annual row; annual purchases also pick up the access fee. |
| 1-day sport fishing license | $13.50 | $22.75 | Short-trip base license row. |
| Additional consecutive day | $6 | $7 | Used when the short-term license keeps running. |
| 3-day nonresident salmon/steelhead package | N/A | $44.75 | Bundles the 3-day fishing license with the salmon/steelhead privilege. |
| Salmon/steelhead permit | $15.25 | $28.25 | Needed on salmon and steelhead trips. |
| Two-pole permit | $15 | $17 | Separate gear permit, not a license replacement. |
| Annual Access/Depredation fee | $10 | $10 | Added on annual-style purchases. |
Idaho annuals usually expire on December 31. Check the cart for the access fee, and do not treat the 3-day salmon/steelhead package as a plain trout trip.
Guides
Idaho Nonresident Fishing License Cost 2026: Daily & Salmon Fees
Idaho nonresident fishing license cost 2026: annual, daily and junior fees, salmon/steelhead permits, 3-day salmon package, and checkout add-ons.
Updated August 18, 2026
Idaho Fishing License 2026: Salmon & Steelhead Permit Rules
See Idaho's 2026 rules for fishing licenses, salmon or steelhead permits, two-pole permits, youth exemptions, and how to validate harvested fish.
Updated August 18, 2026FAQs
Do I need a permit in addition to an Idaho fishing license for salmon or steelhead?
Yes. The Idaho fishing article says salmon and steelhead require the separate species permit on top of the base license.
What is the nonresident short-trip option for Idaho salmon or steelhead?
The Idaho nonresident cost article covers the visitor daily and 3-day stacks, including the salmon/steelhead package.
Where does Idaho's age-14 rule fit?
The Idaho fishing article places the base-license cutoff at age 14.