HARRISBURG, Pa. (December 1) – Never miss an opportunity for outdoor adventure when you purchase your 2026 Pennsylvania fishing license, launch permit, or gift vouchers – available now!

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission reminds anglers and boaters that beginning December 1, 2025, licenses, permits, and vouchers for the upcoming 2026 season can be purchased easily at Huntfish.pa.gov or by visiting one of nearly 700 retail license issuing agents.  2026 licenses, permits, and vouchers purchased now are valid immediately for up to 13 months, from December 1, 2025, through December 31, 2026.

Customers can choose from annual or multi-year licenses and permits with 3, 5, and 10-year options.  All documents may be printed immediately upon purchase or saved digitally to a smart device which serves as proof of possession. 

While in-person retail purchases remain popular, online purchases can save time and help you avoid long lines, especially right before the spring trout season, which begins statewide on Saturday, April 4, 2026.  For added convenience, customers can choose an auto-renew option at the time of purchase.

In addition to licenses and popular add-ons such as the Trout Permit, Lake Erie Permit, and Trout/Lake Erie Combo, customers may choose to purchase vouchers that can be given as gifts and be redeemed by recipients. 

Once again for the 2026 license year, customers can purchase a collectible fishing license button.  This year’s button features the vibrant and colorful pattern of Pennsylvania’s beloved state fish, the Brook Trout.  In 2026, a limited-edition production of 10,000 buttons will be produced, and customers will receive a randomly numbered button between 00001-10000.  Please note that buttons are not issued at the time of purchase and will be mailed to the buyer.