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Fishing License Information:

Fishing License Requirements:

Resident: Fishing licenses are required for residents ages 16-64 who fish with rod and reel or artificial bait or fish outside county of residence.
Residents 65 or older must have proof of permanent Alabama residence and age (driver's license).
Residents may fish in saltwater from a licensed public fishing pier in the inside waters without purchasing a fishing license.
Non-Resident: Fishing licenses are required for non-residents ages 16 and older.

Fishing License Types:

Resident Freshwater: annual $9.50, 7-day trip $6.00, Age 64 Lifetime $9.50, lifetime $150.00.
Non-Resident Freshwater: annual (except Louisiana and Mississippi) $31.00 (annual Louisiana residents $61.00 and annual Mississippi residents $33.85); 7-day trip (except Florida, Tennessee and Mississippi) $11.00 (Florida and Tennessee residents $16.00 and Mississippi residents $17.85); annual freshwater/saltwater (except Louisiana and Mississippi) $61.00 (Louisiana residents $90.00 and Mississippi residents $66.85).