Trout & Salmon Stamp
Iowa Trout Stamp
2026
Trout and salmon stamp requirements, fees, and covered waters for Iowa. Iowa requires a Trout Fee in addition to the standard fishing license for anglers fishing in designated trout streams and ponds. Iowa's trout program focuses on the cold-water streams of northeast Iowa, including the famous driftless area streams that offer excellent wild and stocked brown and brook trout fishing.
Trout Stamp Required
2026 Trout Stamp Quick Facts
Verified 2026
Resident Fee
$11.00
Annual resident stamp fee
Nonresident Fee
$14.50
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 Iowa
Follow these steps to purchase and use your trout stamp in Iowa:
1
Confirm If a Stamp Is Required
Iowa 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 Iowa fishing license is required before you can add a trout stamp. Purchase your license online at Iowa Department of Natural Resources'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: $11.00. Nonresident fee: $14.50. Trout fee required for designated trout waters.
4
Know Your Waters & Regulations
Waters covered: All designated trout streams and trout ponds in Iowa..
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
Iowa Trout Stamp Requirements
A valid Iowa fishing license plus the Iowa Trout Fee sticker required to fish for trout in designated trout waters.
Source: Iowa Department of Natural Resources (www.iowadnr.gov).
Requirements verified 2026. Always confirm current fees and regulations directly with the agency before fishing.