Trout & Salmon Stamp
West Virginia Trout Stamp
2026
Trout and salmon stamp requirements, fees, and covered waters for West Virginia. West Virginia requires a Trout/Salmon Fishing License to fish for trout. This is an additional license required on top of the standard WV fishing license. West Virginia has an extensive trout stocking program and offers hundreds of miles of coldwater streams in the Appalachian highlands, making it a premier trout-fishing destination in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Trout Stamp Required
Covers Salmon
2026 Trout Stamp Quick Facts
Verified 2026
Resident Fee
$10.00
Annual resident stamp fee
Nonresident Fee
$20.00
Annual nonresident stamp fee
Stamp Required?
Yes
Required to fish for trout
Covers Salmon?
Yes
Salmon included in stamp
Step-by-Step
How to Get a Trout Stamp in West Virginia
Follow these steps to purchase and use your trout stamp in West Virginia:
1
Confirm If a Stamp Is Required
West Virginia requires a trout stamp in addition to your general fishing license. You must purchase the stamp before fishing for any trout or salmon in designated trout waters.
2
Purchase Your Fishing License First
A valid West Virginia fishing license is required before you can add a trout stamp. Purchase your license online at West Virginia Division 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: $10.00. Nonresident fee: $20.00. Trout license required in addition to base fishing license.
4
Know Your Waters & Regulations
Waters covered: All trout-stocked streams, rivers, and lakes in West Virginia..
Review the annual fishing regulations booklet for size and bag limits on trout and salmon species. Some waters have special restrictions including catch-and-release only sections, artificial lures only, or delayed harvest periods.
Requirements
West Virginia Trout Stamp Requirements
Anglers must have a valid WV fishing license plus the WV Trout/Salmon Fishing License to fish for trout.
Source: West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (wvdnr.gov).
Requirements verified 2026. Always confirm current fees and regulations directly with the agency before fishing.