License and Regulation Questions

License requirements, catch and length limits, and legal equipment answers.

For answers to further questions, view and download a copy of our fishing regulations summary here. These pages and this publication are not intended to be a complete listing of all Kansas fishing regulations.

I lost my license. How do I get a new one?

I purchased my license online but couldn't print it. What should I do?

I purchased a second license by mistake. How do I get a refund?

Can I purchase a license by phone?

Where can I get a copy of the fishing regulations and license requirements for Kansas?

Who needs a license, and where can I get one?

Do I need a license if I'm only helping my kids fish?

I am disabled. Do I need to purchase a fishing license?

Does a person assisting an angler need a license?

Is night fishing allowed?

Can I help another person catch his or her limit of fish?

Is there a law restricting the number of fish I can have in my freezer?

Can lighted lures be used in Kansas?

Is a license required to catch crawdads?

Can you professionally guide on public lakes and streams?

I am an American Indian. Do I need to purchase a fishing license?

Am I exempt from purchasing a fishing license because I am in the military?

Do non-resident children need a fishing license?

Do I need a fishing license to fish in a private pond?

Where and how do I register my boat?

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