License Fees
California
Saltwater Fishing
| Saltwater Fishing License Fees | |
| Annual Licenses | |
| Resident Sport Fishing License | $48.34 |
| Non-Resident Sport Fishing License | $130.42 |
| Reduced-Fee Sport Fishing License | $7.56 |
| Short-Term Licenses | |
| One-Day Sport Fishing License (resident or nonresident) | $15.69 |
| Two-Day Sport Fishing License* (resident or nonresident) | $24.33 |
| Ten-Day Non-Resident Sport Fishing License** | $48.34 |
| Report Cards and Validations | |
| Sport Ocean Enhancement Validation | $5.40 |
| Spiny Lobster Report Card | $9.72 |
| Spiny Lobster Report Card Non-Reporting Fee | $21.60 |
| Sturgeon Fishing Report Card | $8.38 |
| Other Permits | |
| Declaration for Multi-day Fishing Trip | $6.18 |
| Duplicate Fees | |
| Sport Fishing License (Annual) | $10.80 |
| Sport Ocean Enhancement Validation | $3.24 |
| Sturgeon Fishing Replacement Card (available at CDFW license sales offices only) | $15.45 |
| Lifetime Sport Fishing Licenses | |
| Age 9 years or younger | $533.25 |
| Age 10 to 39 years | $871.25 |
| Age 40 to 61 years | $785.00 |
| Age 62 years or older | $533.25 |
| Additional Lifetime Fishing Privileges (includes: Ocean Enhancement Validation and three items that apply only to inland freshwater fishing: Second Rod Validation, North Coast Salmon Report Card, and Steelhead Report Card) | $360.75 |
CDFW Offices No Longer Accept Cash
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife does not accept cash at the License and Revenue Branch and regional license offices. Checks, money orders, or any debit or credit card with the Visa or Mastercard logo are accepted. Cash transactions are available for all items sold at authorized local sales agents. Search for a license agent near you at www.ca.wildlifelicense.com/InternetSales/OutletSearch/FindOutlet.