Select "Purchase a license, tag, or permit" and add your desired fishing license and any required stamps (like a Trout Stamp ) to your cart.
Click "Enroll Today" to create a profile with your residency and contact information.
A resident landowner (or their resident children/parents) fishing on their own land. buy west virginia fishing license online
A resident who turned 65 before January 1, 2012 (must carry a WV ID).
Enter your credit card information. Note that there is a $2 transaction fee for online purchases. Select "Purchase a license, tag, or permit" and
Note: Residents must typically purchase a Conservation Stamp in addition to their base license unless buying a combo package like the Sportsman license. Who Is Exempt? You do need a license if you are: Under the age of 15.
A resident on active military leave (must carry leave papers). A resident who turned 65 before January 1,
Once payment is confirmed, select "Print Active License" to get your copy immediately. Common 2026 License Options & Costs License Type Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee Annual Fishing (Class B / F) Trout Stamp (Class O / OO) Conservation Stamp (Class CS) 1-Day Fishing Sportsman Combo (Class X)