Alabama Fishing and Boating License and Creel Laws

ALABAMA FISHING LICENSE
GENERAL INFORMATION

RESIDENT

A valid fishing license is required for Alabama residents between the ages of 16 and 64 who fish with rod and reel or artificial bait. This license is also required to fish with hook and line (cane pole) outside your county of legal residence. Residents 65 years of age and over are exempt from buying fishing licenses provided the resident has on his/her person while fishing a driver's license or proof of permanent Alabama residence and age. Fishing licenses must be renewed annually. Residents of Alabama may also apply for and buy a Lifetime Fishing license which requires no renewal. Licenses renew one year from date of purchase.

Alabama Resident Fees:

NON-RESIDENTS

All non-residents 16 years of age and older must have a license to fish in the state of Alabama. This license is required for fishing in any public water regardless of tackle used. Non-residents can also obtain a freshwater or saltwater fishing trip license good for seven (7) consecutive days.

Non-Resident Fees:

7-Day Trip Freshwater: $11
(except Florida & Tennessee residents fee is $16; Mississippi residents fee is $17.85)
Annual Freshwater Rod & Reel: $31
(except Louisiana residents fee is $61; Mississippi residents fee is $33.85)
Annual Fresh/Saltwater Combination: $61
(except Louisiana residents fee is $90; Mississippi residents fee is $66.85)

PROOF OF ACCEPTED ALABAMA RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS

You will be required to present a valid Alabama driver's license as proof of residency. If you do not have an Alabama driver's license, you must present two of the following:

1. Certificate of employment
2. Copy of Home Property Tax
3. Copy of previous year's tax return
4. Health insurance forms with address; Medicare, etc.
5. The last three months of a utility bill
6. Student ID plus proof of residence
7. Military personnel with an out-of-state drivers license must have copy of orders of assignment to Alabama for a minimum of 30 days or have Alabama as home of record.
8. Health insurance card with address
9. Telephone calling cards with address
10. Copy of school registration for non-driving students
11. Voter registration
12. Other legal documents that may establish residency

Non-Driver identification card issued by the Department of Public Safety is not acceptable proof of residence. Under no circumstances will a resident of another state be issued an Alabama resident license even if the person is able to produce the above items.

This information posted for information purposes. Check the regulation book and laws for legal information.

Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Redeye Bass and Smallmouth Bass-10
Shoal Bass in the tributaries of the Chattahoochee River-0
Walleye-2
Sauger-10
White Bass, Yellow Bass, Saltwater Striped Bass, and Hybrids or Combinations-30
Crappie-30
Bream-50
Alligator Gar-1
Rainbow Trout-5
Paddlefish (Spoonbill)-0
Sturgeon-0

THERE IS NO CLOSED SEASON ON ANY FRESHWATER GAME FISH.

Alabama has a mandatory boating education law requiring that some operators of boats and/or personal watercraft obtain a boating license. See Alabama's state website for specific boat license and boat safety course requirements.

Also, read Alabama: The Legal Requirements of Boating in PDF format. It is a comprehensive guide to boating in Alabama and will ensure you stay safe and legal.

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