Alabama Fishing License Fees
Last verified 2026-10-31 from official agency sources
Resident annual$17.45
Non-resident annual$68.20
Standard annual adult license (Freshwater Fishing License (annual)). Other licenses are in the table below.
| License | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Freshwater Fishing License (annual) Nonresident price is for all states except Louisiana ($70.60) and Mississippi ($75.42), and is listed on Alabama's separate nonresident page. Special fees may apply to residents of Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Alabama residents age 65 and older are exempt from buying a freshwater license. Source | $17.45 | $68.20 |
| Freshwater Fishing License (7-day trip) Nonresident only. Source | n/a | $38.05 |
| Freshwater Fishing Family 3-Day Trip License Nonresident only. Adds up to 4 immediate family members (parents, spouse, children, and grandchildren) to the same license. Source | n/a | $38.05 |
| Freshwater Public Fishing Lakes License (daily) Valid only in the state-owned county public fishing lakes, not in the major rivers and lakes. Nonresident price is listed on Alabama's separate nonresident page. Source | $7.80 | $9.20 |
| Saltwater Fishing License (annual) Nonresident price is for all states except Louisiana ($129.20) and Florida ($48.20). Required in saltwater areas; also required for cast netting, flounder gigging and recreational crab traps. Residents under 16 and residents 65 and older are exempt, as are nonresidents under 16. Expires August 31. Page last updated August 29, 2025. Source | $30.05 | $64.90 |
| Saltwater Fishing License (7-day trip) Nonresident price is for all states except Louisiana ($33.75) and Florida ($30.20). Page last updated August 29, 2025. Source | $12.35 | $35.65 |
| Saltwater Pier Fishing License For fishing from a licensed pier. Nonresident price is the same for Louisiana, Florida and all other states. Page last updated August 29, 2025. Source | $7.65 | $14.15 |
Good to know
- Who needs a license: Alabama residents can fish from the bank in their county of residence with hook and line without purchasing a license. Source
- Who needs a license: Non-residents age 16 and over are required to have appropriate recreational licenses. Source
- Seniors: Alabama residents 65 years of age and over are exempt from purchasing a freshwater fishing license. Source
- Seniors: Optional 65+ licenses are available for exempt residents who wish to continue purchasing annual licenses to support wildlife and fisheries programs. Source
- How long it lasts: All recreational licenses expire August 31. Source
- Where to buy: Most recreational licenses can be bought online, at a local Probate Office or License Commissioner, license agents, WFF District Offices or the Montgomery Office, or by calling 1-888-848-6887. Source
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