Residents wishing to renew their California fishing licenses will find the process easier than ever in 2026. By enrolling in the California Department of Fish and Wildlife's auto-renewal program, fishing enthusiasts will never have to worry about forgetting to renew their annual license - ensuring uninterrupted access to their favorite fisheries.To activate auto-renewal, anglers can visit the CDFW licensing website, create or log into their account, add a payment method and select the items they want automatically renewed, including annual sport fishing licenses, report cards and validations. The CDFW will issue the new items before the current ones expire and send an email reminder before the payment method is charged. It’s convenient, secure and helps anglers stay ready for every f
