Legislature reviewing proposed fishing license fee increases
Fisherman line the bank of the Bear Creek in April as they fish for trout. The state Fish and Boat Commission on Wednesday, May 17, approved proposed 2024 increases in fishing licenses and fees. The state legislature is now reviewing the plan. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Most fees would increase by $2.50
A proposed increase in the cost of all fishing licenses that would go into effect next year is being reviewed by the state legislature.
The state Fish and Boat Commission on Wednesday, May 17, approved the proposal that would raise $2.9 million in additional revenue to cover rising operating costs.
Under the proposal, most license and permit fees would increase by $2.50. The cost of a senior resident lifetime license would increase by $10, the senior resident annual license would increase by $1.25, the nonresident license would increase by $4 and the one day resident license would increase by $1.25.
An identical set of license fee increases went into effect this year.
