How much is a fishing license in South Dakota?

As published by gfp.sd.gov (gfp.sd.gov) and checked Oct 25, 2026: Resident Annual Fishing, $31; Nonresident Annual Fishing, $80. All 4 prices we hold are in the table on this page.

Is there a short-term fishing license in South Dakota?

Yes. Gfp.sd.gov lists the Resident 1-Day Fishing at $10 and the Nonresident 1-Day Fishing at $26, checked Oct 25, 2026.

What age rules apply to a South Dakota fishing license?

The agency's licence page states: Resident youth under 18 need no licence; Non-resident youth under 18 need no licence.

South Dakota Fishing License Cost

Prices as published by gfp.sd.gov on its own pages, checked Oct 25, 2026. Fees, stamps and agent charges can change: confirm with the agency before buying.

$31resident annual

$80non-resident annual

$101 day resident

South Dakota License Prices

Product	Residency	Term	Water	Price	Notes and Source
Resident Annual Fishing	Resident	Annual	All waters	$31	Agent fee not included in price Agency text: “Resident Annual Fishing \| Resident fishing, taking frogs or turtles. Resident youth under age 18 are not required to have a fishing license. \| $31*” gfp.sd.gov ↗, checked Oct 25, 2026
Resident 1-Day Fishing	Resident	1 day	All waters	$10	Agent fee not included in price Agency text: “Resident 1-Day Fishing \| Resident fishing for one day only, including the taking of frogs and turtles, and taking only one daily limit per species. Resident youth under age 18 are not required to have a fishing license. \| $10*” gfp.sd.gov ↗, checked Oct 25, 2026
Nonresident Annual Fishing	Non-resident	Annual	All waters	$80	Agent fee not included in price Agency text: “Nonresident Annual Fishing \| Nonresident fishing, taking frogs or turtles within the legal daily and possession limits. \| $80*” gfp.sd.gov ↗, checked Oct 25, 2026
Nonresident 1-Day Fishing	Non-resident	1 day	All waters	$26	Agent fee not included in price Agency text: “Nonresident 1-Day Fishing \| Nonresident fishing for one day only, and taking of one daily limit of fish only, including frogs and turtles. \| $26*” gfp.sd.gov ↗, checked Oct 25, 2026

Age Rules

Resident youth under 18 need no licence
Non-resident youth under 18 need no licence

South Dakota Fishing License Questions

How much is a fishing license in South Dakota?: As published by gfp.sd.gov (gfp.sd.gov) and checked Oct 25, 2026: Resident Annual Fishing, $31; Nonresident Annual Fishing, $80. All 4 prices we hold are in the table on this page.
Is there a short-term fishing license in South Dakota?: Yes. Gfp.sd.gov lists the Resident 1-Day Fishing at $10 and the Nonresident 1-Day Fishing at $26, checked Oct 25, 2026.
What age rules apply to a South Dakota fishing license?: The agency's licence page states: Resident youth under 18 need no licence; Non-resident youth under 18 need no licence.

More for South Dakota 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.