Fishing License Requirements 2026: Complete State-by-State Guide
Do you need a fishing license? Learn state fishing license costs, age requirements, and exemptions.
Instantly check fishing regulations, bag limits, and seasons for any species or location. Stay compliant and protect the waters you love.
Built by anglers, for anglers. We know what matters when you're out there.
Access up-to-date fishing rules, bag limits, and size requirements for any water body. Never guess again.
Not sure what you caught? Quickly identify fish species and learn their specific regulations.
Regulations change by location. Get accurate rules based on exactly where you're fishing.
Download regulations before your trip. Full access even when you're off the grid.
Turn fishing into a family adventure. Kids can level up from Beginner to Master Angler, earn badges, and build their own species collection.
Log every catch with photos, species, and location. View your fishing history on an interactive map and build your personal collection.
We don't track, analyze, or sell your location data. Your fishing spots are yours alone. Some data may be collected to improve fish identification accuracy, but never for location tracking or data mining.
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Select your state and water body, or use GPS to auto-detect.
Check any species instantly. Know you're fishing legally.
Fishing knowledge from the waters to your screen.
Do you need a fishing license? Learn state fishing license costs, age requirements, and exemptions.
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Everything you need to know about CatchCheck.
Absolutely not. We don't track, analyze, or sell your location data. Your secret fishing spots stay secret. Some catch photo data may be collected to improve fish identification accuracy, but we never use your data for location tracking or data mining. Your privacy is non-negotiable.
We update fishing regulations quarterly and verify them against official state fish & wildlife agency sources. Major regulation changes are updated as they're announced to keep you current with the law.
Yes! Fish identification works in all 50 US states. Fishing regulations are currently available for selected states, with additional states being added regularly. Check the app for the latest coverage.
Yes! Download regulation data for your state(s) to access size limits, bag limits, and species information without cell service. Note: Fish identification requires an internet connection to scan and identify your catch.
CatchCheck costs $9.99/month or $39/year (save over 60%!). Start with a 3-day free trial through the App Store or Google Play. Cancel anytime before the trial ends to avoid charges.
We collect minimal data: your catch photos (to improve fish identification accuracy), species you identify, and basic app usage. We DO NOT collect, analyze, or store your GPS coordinates or fishing locations. Your data is never sold to third parties.
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