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Get a Kansas Fishing License

Purchase your Kansas fishing license, check the current set of fishing regulations, and plan a trip to a place like Eisenhower State Park to fish the Melvern Reservoir for largemouth or smallmouth bass. There are also species such as crappie, walleye, sauger, wiper, white bass, catfish, bluegill and green sunfish that can be caught while fishing the waters of Kansas.

KANSAS FISHING LAWS AND REGULATIONS

Fishing regulations are put into place to conserve fish populations for years to come. There are specific regulations or rules to follow for each different species and waterway, so always check the regulations for updates before each trip. For easy reference, keep a current set of regulations with you. Place a copy in your tackle box, backpack or on board your boat.

IT’S NOT A FEE, IT’S A CONTRIBUTION

When you put successful catch and release strategies into practice, you are contributing towards the protection of our natural resources. Learn about the best tackle and tools for the type of fishing you plan to do. Fighting a fish for an extended period of time, for example, will cause the fish to become exhausted. Use tackle that is matched to the species and learn about useful release tools like rubberized-mesh nets that help protect the fish.

KANSAS FISHING LICENSE INFORMATION

You can purchase a fishing license online or in person from a licensed agent or from a Kansas Department Wildlife & Parks office in your area.
Licenses are available for purchase year-round and expire annually on December 31, except 5-day, lifetime, and 24-hr fishing licenses.
Residents age 16 through 74, must have a resident license in possession while fishing in Kansas. Nonresidents 16 and older must have a valid nonresident license to fish in Kansas.

KS FISHING LAWS & REGULATIONS

Kansas has its own set of fishing laws and regulations that need to be followed in order to protect their fish populations

KS FISHING REGULATIONS

RESPONSIBLE FISHING STARTS WITH YOU

Learn how you can start protecting our aquatic natural resources.

LEARN MORE ABOUT CONSERVATION

THE IMPORTANCE OF FISHING REGULATIONS

CATCH AND RELEASE BEST PRACTICES

KS FISHING RESOURCES/INFO

Additional resources and information can be found directly on the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism site.

FISHING TYPES & LICENSE FEES

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