If you plan to fish in Alaska, you need a fishing license. That means Alaska residents 18 and older, and visitors 16 and older. There are a few exceptions. Alaska residents over 60 and disabled veterans who maintain Alaska residency don’t need to purchase a license, but they do need an ADF&G ID card. Some areas also require a sportfishing harvest record, so it’s worth double-checking the regulations for where you’re headed. Always carry your fishing license with you on the water. It’s one of those things you don’t want to forget.