Fishing in the Colorado River requires a current Arizona state fishing license with a Trout Stamp. Make sure you know the regulations before you fish. Below is a table of the current prices for the various licenses and stamps. Fishing licenses may be purchased online from the Arizona Game and Fish Department website.
Read more about Sport Fishing in Grand Canyon National Park on the park’s website. The page includes information about fish species and limits as well as what to do if you catch a tagged fish and where to report it.
Arizona Game and Fish – You can also download the 2013 Fishing Regulations (PDF 7.2 MB) booklet from the Arizona Game and Fish Department website. To view PDF files, please use your Adobe Acrobat Reader, or click here to download the free Adobe Reader.
| 2013 FISHING LICENSE FEES (All calendar year unless otherwise noted) | |
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| RESIDENT | USD |
| Class A – General Fishing (valid for all species except trout) | $23.50 |
| Class D – One-day Fishing (valid for all species) | 16.25 |
| Additional Fishing Day Stamp | 8.00 |
| 100% Disabled Veteran * | Free |
| Pioneer – 70 years of age/AZ resident past 25 years (valid for all species) * | Free |
| Trout Stamp (validates Class A or Lifetime License) | 15.75 |
| Two Pole Stamp (for use on any Arizona License) | 6.00 |
| FAMILY LICENSE – RESIDENTS ONLY | |
| Includes General Fish License (A), and Trout Stamp | |
| Primary Adult | 36.25 |
| Legal Spouse | 29.00 |
| Each Child | 2.00 |
| Family of 4 Total Price (Save $62) | 69.25 |
| NON-RESIDENT | USD |
| Class A – General Fishing | $70.25 |
| Class B – Four Month Fishing (valid for all species) | 39.75 |
| Class C – Five-Day Fishing (valid for all species) | 32.00 |
| Class D – One-Day Fishing (valid for all species) | 17.25 |
| Additional Fishing Day Stamp | 9.00 |
| Class E – Colorado River Only (valid for all species) | 48.75 |
| Class U – Urban Fishing (valid for all species) | 18.50 |
| Trout Stamp (validates Class A for trout) | 57.75 |
| Two Pole Stamp | 6.00 |
| *Only available at Department offices. Visit AZGFD Licensing page for more information. | |
| FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT Arizona Game and Fish Department 2221 W. Greenway Road Phoenix, Az 85023 602-942-3000 |
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| To purchase fishing licenses: Call 1-866-GO-AZGFD (1-866-462-0433) or via the Web at www.azgfd.com |
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