Trout & Salmon Stamp
Arizona Trout Stamp
2026
Trout and salmon stamp requirements, fees, and covered waters for Arizona. Arizona requires a Trout Stamp for all anglers 14 and older fishing in designated trout waters. The stamp supports Arizona's put-and-take trout program and cold-water fisheries management in high-elevation streams and lakes. Arizona stocks trout in dozens of community fishing areas and mountain streams throughout the state.
Trout Stamp Required
2026 Trout Stamp Quick Facts
Verified 2026
Resident Fee
$6.50
Annual resident stamp fee
Nonresident Fee
$6.50
Annual nonresident stamp fee
Stamp Required?
Yes
Required to fish for trout
Covers Salmon?
No
Trout species only
Step-by-Step
How to Get a Trout Stamp in Arizona
Follow these steps to purchase and use your trout stamp in Arizona:
1
Confirm If a Stamp Is Required
Arizona requires a trout stamp in addition to your general fishing license. You must purchase the stamp before fishing for any trout in designated trout waters.
2
Purchase Your Fishing License First
A valid Arizona fishing license is required before you can add a trout stamp. Purchase your license online at Arizona Game and Fish Department's website, at a licensed sporting goods retailer, or at a regional agency office. Licenses are available for residents and nonresidents.
3
Add the Trout Stamp
Add the trout stamp to your license at the point of purchase. Resident fee: $6.50. Nonresident fee: $6.50. Trout stamp required for designated trout waters; same fee residents/nonresidents.
4
Know Your Waters & Regulations
Waters covered: All designated Arizona trout waters including community fishing areas and mountain streams..
Review the annual fishing regulations booklet for size and bag limits on trout species. Some waters have special restrictions including catch-and-release only sections, artificial lures only, or delayed harvest periods.
Requirements
Arizona Trout Stamp Requirements
All anglers 14+ fishing for trout in designated Arizona trout waters must have a valid fishing license and Arizona Trout Stamp.
Source: Arizona Game and Fish Department (www.azgfd.com).
Requirements verified 2026. Always confirm current fees and regulations directly with the agency before fishing.