Kansas Fishing License 2026: Trout Permit, Senior Age Rows, and Visitor Prices
Kansas resident age rows, Type 1 and Type 2 trout waters, and the difference between base fees and portal totals all matter.
Kansas age rows and trout water types
- Age 16-74 base license
- Kansas residents 16-74 need the base license unless a specific exemption applies; residents 75+ skip the base license.
- Type 1 trout waters
- From December 1 through March 31, all anglers on Type 1 trout waters need the trout permit.
- Type 2 trout waters
- On Type 2 trout waters, the permit is for anglers fishing for or possessing trout.
- Base fee vs final total
- The fee table can list $17.50 adult and $4.50 youth trout base fees; the purchase total can include extra charges.
Kansas residents normally need a base fishing license from age 16 through 74. Residents age 65-74 use the senior price rows, while residents 75 and older do not need the base fishing license. That 75+ rule does not automatically remove every other permit duty.
Trout depends on the water type during the trout season. On Type 1 trout waters, all anglers need a trout permit from December 1 through March 31. On Type 2 trout waters, the permit is tied to fishing for or possessing trout.
Kansas publishes trout permit base fees, while buyers can also see agent and transaction charges in the actual purchase flow. That is why the adult trout permit can appear as a $17.50 base fee in one place and a $20 total in another.
2026 Kansas Price Rows
Use the KDWP fishing licenses and permit fees page and Go Outdoors Kansas for the live purchase total.
| Product | Resident | Nonresident | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fishing license | $25 | $75 | Base annual fishing row. |
| One-day fishing license | $3.50 | $10 | Shortest paid fishing row. |
| Five-day fishing license | N/A | $25 | Common short visitor row. |
| Trout Permit, age 16+ | $17.50 base | $17.50 base | Purchase totals can show $20 after listed agent and transaction fees. |
| Youth Trout Permit, 15 and younger | $4.50 base | $4.50 base | Purchase totals can show $7 after listed agent and transaction fees. |
| Three-Pole Permit | $6 | $6 | Separate from the base license and trout permit. |
| Senior annual fishing, age 65-74 | $12.50 | N/A | Resident senior row before the 75+ base-license exemption. |
| Resident age 75+ base license | $0 | N/A | Base fishing license not required; check trout and other permit duties separately. |
For Kansas trout, show both the base fee and the likely purchase total context so readers do not think $17.50 and $20 are conflicting rules.
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Updated August 18, 2026FAQs
Do Kansas residents 75 and older need a base fishing license?
No. Kansas residents age 75 and older do not need the base fishing license, but trout permits and other special permits may still matter for the trip.
What is the Kansas Type 1 versus Type 2 trout-water difference?
From December 1 through March 31, Type 1 trout waters require all anglers to have a trout permit. Type 2 trout waters tie the permit to fishing for or possessing trout.
Why does the Kansas trout permit show both $17.50 and $20?
$17.50 is the adult trout permit base fee. The live purchase total can include listed agent and transaction charges, which is why anglers may see $20 in the buying flow.