A Louisiana Basic Fishing License costs $17 for residents, military personnel, and students, or $68 for standard nonresidents, according to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF). Nonresident natives can choose a 10-day Basic license for $17; the nonresident 5-day option costs $30. Saltwater fishing may require an additional license.
Louisiana Basic Fishing License prices
LDWF lists these prices for the Basic Fishing License:
| License category | Basic Fishing License fee |
|---|---|
| Residents, military, and students | $17 |
| Nonresidents | $68 |
| Nonresident natives, 10-day license | $17 |
| Nonresidents, 5-day license | $30 |
These are the Basic Fishing License fees, not a combined freshwater-and-saltwater price. Check LDWF’s current fee page before buying, since fees and rules can change.
Who needs a Basic Fishing License?
People age 18 or older generally need a Basic Fishing License to fish recreationally in Louisiana waters. The license covers legal means and gear for catching freshwater species, according to LDWF.
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When you need a separate saltwater license
Fishing south of Louisiana’s designated saltwater line generally requires a Saltwater License in addition to the Basic license. LDWF makes an exception for anglers targeting and possessing freshwater fish only.
| Saltwater License category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Residents, military, and students | $15 |
| Nonresidents | $60 |
| Nonresident natives, 10-day license | $15 |
| Nonresidents, 5-day license | $30 |
LDWF lists these separate Saltwater License fees on its recreational license page and fee list. If your trip includes saltwater fishing, check the boundary and applicable license requirements before heading out.
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Who qualifies for the resident price?
LDWF defines bona fide residency as continuous residence in Louisiana during the six months immediately before applying, with Louisiana established as the applicant’s legal domicile. Merely visiting Louisiana or owning property there does not, by itself, meet that standard. The agency also specifies acceptable identification for purchasing at the resident rate; consult its residency and license information before relying on a resident, military, or student category.
Is there a lower-cost license for hook-and-line fishing?
LDWF lists a $5 Hook and Line License for a limited method: fishing with a pole or hook and line without a reel or artificial bait, and without dip nets, landing nets, minnow traps, crab nets, or crab lines. Under those conditions, LDWF says no other license is required. See the agency’s license requirements to confirm the method fits your fishing plans.
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How to buy and carry your license
When you buy online, LDWF says it does not mail a license. You receive a temporary authorization number by text and email, along with a PDF license that you can print or save on the device you take fishing. Louisiana citizens with a Louisiana driver’s license or ID can also display purchased licenses in LA Wallet. Details are on the LDWF recreational license page.
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