Buy West Virginia Fishing License Online Access
Click "Proceed to Checkout," review your items, and complete any required surveys or terms.
A resident landowner (or their resident children/parents) fishing on their own land.
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 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.
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)
Log in with your existing username and password. If you have purchased a license since 2015 but forgot your login, use the "Look up your Account" option with your SSN and Date of Birth.
Buying a West Virginia fishing license online is a straightforward process through the official . All anglers aged 15 and older are required to have a license, which is valid for the full calendar year ending on December 31. Online Purchase Steps
Click "Proceed to Checkout," review your items, and complete any required surveys or terms.
A resident landowner (or their resident children/parents) fishing on their own land.
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 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.
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)
Log in with your existing username and password. If you have purchased a license since 2015 but forgot your login, use the "Look up your Account" option with your SSN and Date of Birth.
Buying a West Virginia fishing license online is a straightforward process through the official . All anglers aged 15 and older are required to have a license, which is valid for the full calendar year ending on December 31. Online Purchase Steps
