How much is a fishing license in Louisiana?

As published by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (wlf.louisiana.gov) and checked Oct 18, 2026: Basic Fishing (resident), $17; Basic Fishing (nonresident), $68. All 5 prices we hold are in the table on this page.

Is there a short-term fishing license in Louisiana?

Yes. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries lists the Basic Fishing, Nonresident 5-Day at $30, checked Oct 18, 2026.

What age rules apply to a Louisiana fishing license?

The agency's licence page states: Required at 18 and older (residents and non-residents under 18 exempt); residents 60+ use the Senior Hunting/Fishing licence ($5)

Louisiana Fishing License Cost

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

$17resident license

$68non-resident license

$305 days non-resident

Louisiana License Prices

Product	Residency	Term	Water	Price	Notes and Source
Basic Fishing (resident)	Resident	Term not stated	Freshwater	$17	Agency text: “Basic Fishing (includes all legal recreational freshwater gear) \| $17 \| \| \| \| \| $68 \| $17 \| $30” wlf.louisiana.gov ↗, checked Oct 18, 2026
Saltwater (resident; Basic Fishing License also required)	Resident	Term not stated	Saltwater	$15	Agency text: “Saltwater (Basic Fishing License required; includes all legal recreational saltwater gear) \| $15 \| \| \| \| \| $60 \| $15 \| $30” wlf.louisiana.gov ↗, checked Oct 18, 2026
Basic Fishing (nonresident)	Non-resident	Term not stated	Freshwater	$68	Agency text: “Basic Fishing (includes all legal recreational freshwater gear) \| $17 \| \| \| \| \| $68 \| $17 \| $30” wlf.louisiana.gov ↗, checked Oct 18, 2026
Saltwater (nonresident; Basic Fishing License also required)	Non-resident	Term not stated	Saltwater	$60	Agency text: “Saltwater (Basic Fishing License required; includes all legal recreational saltwater gear) \| $15 \| \| \| \| \| $60 \| $15 \| $30” wlf.louisiana.gov ↗, checked Oct 18, 2026
Basic Fishing, Nonresident 5-Day	Non-resident	5 days	Freshwater	$30	Agency text: “Basic Fishing (includes all legal recreational freshwater gear) \| $17 \| \| \| \| \| $68 \| $17 \| $30” wlf.louisiana.gov ↗, checked Oct 18, 2026

Age Rules

Required at 18 and older (residents and non-residents under 18 exempt); residents 60+ use the Senior Hunting/Fishing licence ($5)

Louisiana Fishing License Questions

How much is a fishing license in Louisiana?: As published by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (wlf.louisiana.gov) and checked Oct 18, 2026: Basic Fishing (resident), $17; Basic Fishing (nonresident), $68. All 5 prices we hold are in the table on this page.
Is there a short-term fishing license in Louisiana?: Yes. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries lists the Basic Fishing, Nonresident 5-Day at $30, checked Oct 18, 2026.
What age rules apply to a Louisiana fishing license?: The agency's licence page states: Required at 18 and older (residents and non-residents under 18 exempt); residents 60+ use the Senior Hunting/Fishing licence ($5)

More for Louisiana 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.