Trout & Salmon Stamp

Wisconsin Trout Stamp
2026

Trout and salmon stamp requirements, fees, and covered waters for Wisconsin. Wisconsin requires a Trout and Salmon Stamp in addition to the standard fishing license for all anglers 16 and older fishing for trout or salmon in inland waters. The stamp funds Wisconsin's cold-water fishery management, trout stocking, and stream habitat restoration programs. Wisconsin is a premier trout destination with hundreds of Class I, II, and III trout streams.

Trout Stamp Required Covers Salmon Covers Lake Trout

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?

Yes

Salmon included in stamp

Step-by-Step

How to Get a Trout Stamp in Wisconsin

Follow these steps to purchase and use your trout stamp in Wisconsin:

Confirm If a Stamp Is Required

Wisconsin 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.

Purchase Your Fishing License First

A valid Wisconsin fishing license is required before you can add a trout stamp. Purchase your license online at Wisconsin 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.

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 and Salmon Stamp required for inland trout/salmon fishing; same fee residents/nonresidents.

Know Your Waters & Regulations

Waters covered: All inland trout and salmon waters in Wisconsin.. 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

Wisconsin Trout Stamp Requirements

All anglers 16+ fishing for trout or salmon in inland waters must have a valid WI fishing license plus the Trout and Salmon Stamp.

Important Notes

Wisconsin-Specific Trout Rules

Great Lakes boundary waters require stamp for trout and salmon as well.

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (dnr.wisconsin.gov). Requirements verified 2026. Always confirm current fees and regulations directly with the agency before fishing.

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