Louisiana Fishing License Fees
Last verified 2026-10-31 from official agency sources
Resident annual$17
Non-resident annual$68
Standard annual adult license (Basic Fishing License (annual)). Other licenses are in the table below.
| License | Resident | Non-resident | Senior resident |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hook and Line (cane pole or roadside crabbing) Resident, military, and student price. Source | $5 | n/a | n/a |
| Basic Fishing License (annual) Resident price also applies to military and students. Source | $17 | $68 | n/a |
| Saltwater Fishing License (annual) Requires a Basic Fishing License. Source | $15 | $60 | n/a |
| Basic Fishing License (5-day) Nonresident only. Source | n/a | $30 | n/a |
| Saltwater Fishing License (5-day) Nonresident only. Requires a Basic Fishing License. Source | n/a | $30 | n/a |
| Senior Hunting/Fishing (born June 1 1940 to May 31 1962) Resident seniors. Also covers hunting. Source | n/a | n/a | $5 |
| Senior Hunting/Fishing (born before June 1 1940) Free for resident seniors. Also covers hunting. Source | n/a | n/a | Free |
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