Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is now selling fishing licenses for the 2026-2027 fishing season.

The fishing licenses will be valid from March 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027. An adult annual license costs $44.87, a senior annual license costs $12.96, and a youth (ages 16-17) license costs $12.96. Youth aged 15 and under are allowed to fish for free. Anglers also have the option to combine their fishing license with a hunting license, with the small game and fishing combo costing $64.02.

Anglers can buy their license at cpwshop.com, buy phone at 1-800-244-5613, in-person at a CPW office, or through a sales agent.

CPW also offers specialty licenses and passes for veterans, people with disabilities, seniors, income eligible residents, and first responders. Check out more information about pricing here.

“By purchasing a fishing license, anglers play a crucial role in funding Colorado’s fishery management, supporting hatcheries and fish stocking operations,” said Matt Nicholl, CPW assistant director for aquatic wildlife, Matt Nicholl in a press release. “Balancing outdoor recreation with mindful conservation, the anglers in our state make significant contributions to the maintenance of recreational fishing opportunities in Colorado’s rivers, streams and lakes and protect the needs of native, non-game aquatic species.”

According to CPW, Colorado offers “unrivaled opportunities” to fish over 35 species in 6,000 scenic miles of streams and over 1,300 lakes and reservoirs. Find information on fishing locations, stocking reports and resources here.

Check out information on upcoming fishing classes, events, seminars, and tournaments here.

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