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For the 2026–27 license year, an Ohio nonresident fishing license costs $27.04 for one day, $52 for three days, or $76.96 for one year if you are not a resident of a state covered by Ohio’s reciprocal agreement. Ohio’s official regulations note that an additional online or in-app transaction fee may apply.
Ohio nonresident fishing license prices
These are the listed purchase prices in the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife’s 2026–27 fishing regulations. They include writing fees; a separate online or in-app transaction fee may apply.
| License duration | Listed price | Statutory base fee |
|---|---|---|
| One day | $27.04 | $26 |
| Three days | $52 | $50 |
| One year | $76.96 | $74 |
The statutory base fees are set out in Ohio Revised Code section 1533.32. They are not the full listed purchase prices in the current regulations. The regulations say an online or in-app transaction fee may apply but do not state its amount, so check the final price at checkout.
Check whether Ohio’s reciprocal-state rate applies
Ohio law provides lower resident-rate amounts for nonresidents who live in a state covered by a reciprocal agreement: $13 for one day and $24 for one year under the statutory schedule. The three-day price above is specifically for nonresidents who are not residents of reciprocal states. The current list of participating states is not established here; confirm your eligibility with Ohio DNR’s fishing license information or during the official licensing checkout rather than assuming your state qualifies.
Which license duration makes sense?
Choose based on how many days you expect to fish in Ohio and whether you plan another trip during the license period. The one-day fee may be credited toward an annual license upon request, subject to Ohio’s applicable rules. Confirm the timing, amount credited, and process with the license agent or checkout before relying on the credit.
Where to buy and display your license
Ohio DNR says its HuntFish OH app supports purchasing licenses and permits and displaying current and past licenses. You can check Ohio DNR’s official licensing channels for availability, eligibility, current requirements, and the final transaction total. The listed price may not include any online or in-app transaction fee.
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