How Do You Get A Fishing License In Alaska?
Before fishing in Alaska, you must obtain a state license. You may also need separate local permits to catch certain fish. Follow these steps to learn what you need. Download application forms online from the “Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G)” website. Attach proofs of: eligibility of age (16-59 years) and United States citizenship. Residents and nonresidents of Alaska also must include their driver’s license, passport photographs and the license fee. Residents above 60 can apply for a lifetime Permanent Identification Card (PID) which serves as a fishing and hunting license. Get a separate permit to fish for king salmon from a licensed certified seller (try a sporting goods store). You can get license for a day or up to two weeks. Complete the forms and send them to the Department of Alaska Department of Fish and Game at ADF&G Licensing Section, 1255 W.8th Street, P.O. Box 115525, Juneau, AK 99811-5525. You can also visit the department for a license application or apply for
