Trout & Salmon Stamp
Tennessee Trout Stamp
2026
Trout and salmon stamp requirements, fees, and covered waters for Tennessee. Tennessee requires a Trout Fishing License for all anglers 13 and older who fish for trout. This is an additional license on top of the standard freshwater fishing license. Tennessee's cold Appalachian Mountain streams, Great Smoky Mountains tailwaters, and tail-of-the-dam fisheries offer diverse trout fishing opportunities for brook, brown, and rainbow trout.
Trout Stamp Required
2026 Trout Stamp Quick Facts
Verified 2026
Resident Fee
$11.00
Annual resident stamp fee
Nonresident Fee
$35.00
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 Tennessee
Follow these steps to purchase and use your trout stamp in Tennessee:
1
Confirm If a Stamp Is Required
Tennessee 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 Tennessee fishing license is required before you can add a trout stamp. Purchase your license online at Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency'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: $35.00. Trout license required for all anglers 13+ in addition to fishing license.
4
Know Your Waters & Regulations
Waters covered: All designated trout streams and tailwaters in Tennessee..
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
Tennessee Trout Stamp Requirements
Anglers 13 and older must have a valid TN freshwater fishing license plus a Tennessee Trout Fishing License.
Source: Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (www.tn.gov).
Requirements verified 2026. Always confirm current fees and regulations directly with the agency before fishing.