Both Indiana and Michigan remind anglers that a new fishing license season begins Wednesday, April 1, which coincides with the new regulation cycle. All 2014 fishing licenses are good through March 31, 2015.
Indiana offers the following options:
- Resident annual $17
- Non-resident annual $35
- Trout/Salmon stamp $11
- One-day fishing (includes trout/salmon) $9
- Seven-day fishing (non-residents only) $20
- Senior annual fishing (residents only) $3
- Senior fish for life (residents only) $17
- Resident annual fishing/hunting $25.
Michigan anglers have five options. All fishing licenses are good for all species.
- Resident Annual - $26
- Non-Resident Annual - $68
- Senior Annual (for residents age 65 or older) - $11
- 24-Hour (resident or non-resident) - $10
- 72-Hour (resident or non-resident) - $30
Residents and non-residents also can purchase the Hunt/Fish combo license for $76 and $266, respectively. That consists of a base license, annual fishing license and two deer tags. A base license is not required when just purchasing a fishing license. There is also a Hunt/Fish combo license available to senior residents for $43.
There are two simple ways to purchase a fishing license in Michigan:
- Visit a local license retailer or DNR Customer Service Center and make a purchase in person.
- Use the E-License system to buy a license online 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For Michigan, visit www.mdnr-elicense.com and in Indiana www.IndianaOutdoor.In.gov.