ADULTS: People 16 and older are required to buy and carry with them a fishing license to fish or take fish, amphibians and crustaceans, except as prohibited.

YOUTH: Residents ages 16–17 can purchase a fishing license for $10.95. Those under 16 can take a full bag and possession limit without a license. However, they must have a second-rod stamp if fishing with a second line. ▶ SENIORS: Colorado residents age 65 and older can obtain an annual senior fishing license for $10.95 or an annual senior combo small game/fishing license for $33.54, both of which include the 25-cent search-and-rescue fee and the $1.50 Wildlife Education Fund fee. License must be carried while fishing. Seniors must have a second-rod stamp if fishing with a second line. a. Senior lifetime low-income fishing licenses also are available for Colorado residents age 64 or older. For information and eligibility requirements, contact any CPW location.

SECOND-ROD STAMP: Anglers can use a second rod, hand line or tip-up by purchasing a second-rod stamp. One stamp is allowed per season and is nontransferable. A second-rod stamp does not entitle an angler to an additional bag limit, nor can it be used for another person to fish. a. Those with disability licenses must purchase a stamp if fishing with a second line. b. A second-rod stamp is not required when only using trot-lines or jugs. c. Youth under 16 must have and carry with them a second-rod stamp if fishing with a second line. d. Seniors fishing with a senior license must have and carry with them a second-rod stamp if fishing with a second line.

COMMERCIAL LICENSE: $40. An annual license is required to take or possess bait fish, amphibians or crustaceans for commercial purposes. Licensees must provide live-fish buyers with a receipt stating the seller’s name, date of sale, species and number sold. For application and annual reporting requirements, visit: cpwshop.com/purchase-special-license.page

CHILD SUPPORT DELINQUENCY: State and federal law require a Social Security number to buy a license. It is not displayed on the license but is provided, if requested, to Child Support Enforcement authorities. Hunting and fishing licenses are not issued to those suspended for noncompliance with child support. Any current licenses become invalid if held by an individual who is deemed noncompliant by Child Support Enforcement.

ARMED FORCES EXEMPTION: Colorado residents on active duty with U.S. armed forces out of state can fish free without a license while here on temporary leave, maximum of 30 days a year. You must carry official leave papers while fishing.

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