The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission announced that 2026 fishing licenses, permits and gift vouchers are now available for purchase starting Monday. <\/p>\n
These licenses, permits, and vouchers are valid immediately and can be used through Dec. 31, 2026. They can be purchased online at Huntfish.pa.gov<\/a> or at nearly 700 retail license issuing agents across the state. Options include annual or multi-year licenses, and customers can choose to print their documents or save them digitally.<\/p>\n In addition to standard licenses, anglers can purchase popular add-ons such as the Trout Permit, Lake Erie Permit and Trout\/Lake Erie Combo. Gift vouchers are also available for purchase and can be redeemed by recipients.<\/p>\n For collectors, the 2026 license year offers a limited-edition fishing license button featuring the Brook Trout, Pennsylvania\u2019s state fish. Only 10,000 of these buttons will be produced, each with a unique number from 00001 to 10000. These buttons are mailed to buyers after purchase.<\/p>\n Customers purchasing a 2026 fishing license can support PFBC programs by buying voluntary permits for Bass, Musky, Wild Trout\/Enhanced Waters, and Habitat\/Waterways Conservation. These permits are not required for fishing but help fund specific programs. Since 2019, over $815,000 has been raised through these permits.<\/p>\n Youth anglers under 16 do not need a fishing license but must have a Voluntary Youth Fishing License or a free Mentored Youth Fishing Permit to participate in special youth fishing events, such as the statewide Mentored Youth Trout Fishing Day on March 28.<\/p>\n The PFBC reminds all boaters to wear life jackets, especially during the mandatory life jacket requirement period from Nov. 1 to April 30, which applies to boats less than 16 feet, including kayaks, canoes and paddleboards.<\/p>\n Download the FREE WPXI News app<\/a> for breaking news alerts.<\/p>\n Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook<\/a> and Twitter<\/a>. | Watch WPXI NOW<\/a><\/p>\n TOP STORIES FROM CHANNEL 11 NEWS <\/p>\n \u00a92025 Cox Media Group<\/p>\n