Trout & Salmon Stamp
Kentucky Trout Stamp
2026
Trout and salmon stamp requirements, fees, and covered waters for Kentucky. Kentucky requires a Trout Permit for anglers fishing for trout. This permit is required for all anglers on all waters where trout are stocked by Kentucky Fish and Wildlife. Trout are stocked in streams and designated ponds across Kentucky from fall through spring, with prime fishing in the Cumberland River tailwaters below Wolf Creek Dam.
Trout Stamp Required
2026 Trout Stamp Quick Facts
Verified 2026
Resident Fee
$10.00
Annual resident stamp fee
Nonresident Fee
$10.00
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 Kentucky
Follow these steps to purchase and use your trout stamp in Kentucky:
1
Confirm If a Stamp Is Required
Kentucky 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 Kentucky fishing license is required before you can add a trout stamp. Purchase your license online at Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife 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: $10.00. Nonresident fee: $10.00. Trout permit required; same fee for residents and nonresidents.
4
Know Your Waters & Regulations
Waters covered: All trout-stocked waters in Kentucky including Cumberland River tailwaters..
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
Kentucky Trout Stamp Requirements
All anglers fishing for trout in Kentucky must have a valid fishing license and a Kentucky Trout Permit.
Source: Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (fw.ky.gov).
Requirements verified 2026. Always confirm current fees and regulations directly with the agency before fishing.