How much is a fishing license in Georgia?

As published by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (georgiawildlife.com) and checked Oct 18, 2026: Resident Fishing License (annual), $15; Nonresident Fishing License (annual), $50. All 4 prices we hold are in the table on this page.

Is there a short-term fishing license in Georgia?

Yes. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources lists the Resident Fishing License (one-day) at $5 and the Nonresident Fishing License (one-day) at $10, checked Oct 18, 2026.

What age rules apply to a Georgia fishing license?

The agency's licence page states: Residents 16-64 need a licence; seniors 65+ Senior Fishing License $4; Non-residents 16 and older need a licence.

Georgia Fishing License Cost

Prices as published by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources on its own pages, checked Oct 18, 2026. Fees, stamps and agent charges can change: confirm with the agency before buying.

$15resident annual

$50non-resident annual

$51 day resident

Georgia License Prices

Product	Residency	Term	Water	Price	Notes and Source
Resident Fishing License (annual)	Resident	Annual	All waters	$15	Covers fresh and salt water; Trout License extra for mountain trout; free SIP permit for saltwater Agency text: “## Fishing License: $15 annual \| $5 for one-day & $1 for additional days Residents age 16–64 must have a fishing license to fish in fresh and salt waters of Georgia.” georgiawildlife.com ↗, checked Oct 18, 2026
Resident Fishing License (one-day)	Resident	1 day	All waters	$5	$1 for each additional day Agency text: “## Fishing License: $15 annual \| $5 for one-day & $1 for additional days Residents age 16–64 must have a fishing license to fish in fresh and salt waters of Georgia.” georgiawildlife.com ↗, checked Oct 18, 2026
Nonresident Fishing License (annual)	Non-resident	Annual	All waters	$50	Covers fresh and salt water; Trout License extra for mountain trout; free SIP permit for saltwater Agency text: “## Fishing License: $50 annual \| $10 for one-day & $3.50 for additional days Nonresidents 16 years of age and older must have a fishing license to fish in fresh and salt waters of Georgia.” georgiawildlife.com ↗, checked Oct 18, 2026
Nonresident Fishing License (one-day)	Non-resident	1 day	All waters	$10	$3.50 for each additional day Agency text: “## Fishing License: $50 annual \| $10 for one-day & $3.50 for additional days Nonresidents 16 years of age and older must have a fishing license to fish in fresh and salt waters of Georgia.” georgiawildlife.com ↗, checked Oct 18, 2026

Age Rules

Residents 16-64 need a licence; seniors 65+ Senior Fishing License $4
Non-residents 16 and older need a licence

Georgia Fishing License Questions

How much is a fishing license in Georgia?: As published by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (georgiawildlife.com) and checked Oct 18, 2026: Resident Fishing License (annual), $15; Nonresident Fishing License (annual), $50. All 4 prices we hold are in the table on this page.
Is there a short-term fishing license in Georgia?: Yes. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources lists the Resident Fishing License (one-day) at $5 and the Nonresident Fishing License (one-day) at $10, checked Oct 18, 2026.
What age rules apply to a Georgia fishing license?: The agency's licence page states: Residents 16-64 need a licence; seniors 65+ Senior Fishing License $4; Non-residents 16 and older need a licence.

More for Georgia Anglers

Each price is the agency's own figure as published on its page on the checked date, quoted beside it. Only prices we could read on the agency's live page are shown; stamps, permits and agent fees named by the agency may be extra. ReelTourney does not sell licenses — confirm with the agency before buying.