The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) offers various 3 & 5-day recreational fishing licenses for non-residents over the age of 18. Below is a list of available licenses and their details: 

• For non-resident 365-day fishing licenses, please click HERE.
• For information on recreational hunting licenses, please click HERE.
• For information on how to purchase your LDWF license, please click HERE.

Exemptions

You do not need a recreational fishing license if you are:

• A resident or nonresident under 18 years old (17 and under).
• A Louisiana resident born before June 1, 1940, who has lived in Louisiana for at least six months.
• Fishing on your own private property or in a private pond without public access.

Fishing Licenses

• (0145) NR Basic Fishing 5-Day License
  • Cost: $30
  • Includes: All legal means/gear for catching freshwater species.
  • Required For: All recreational freshwater fishing, except those exempt by law.
  • Exemptions: Included in the NR Basic Fishing Season License and all lifetime licenses.
  • Duration: Valid for 5 consecutive days.

• (0146) NR Saltwater Fishing 5-Day License
  • Cost: $30
  • Includes: All legal means/gear for catching saltwater species.
  • Prerequisite: NR Basic Fishing Season License or NR Basic Fishing 5-Day License.
  • Required For: All recreational saltwater or brackish fishing, except those exempt by law.
  • Exemptions: Included in the NR Saltwater Fishing Season License and all lifetime licenses.
  • Duration: Valid for 5 consecutive days.

• (0147) NR Louisiana Sportsman’s Paradise 5-Day (Blast & Cast) License
  • Cost: $120  
  • Includes (Valid during the 5 days only): NR Basic and NR Saltwater Fishing Season Licenses; NR Basic, NR Deer, NR Waterfowl, and NR Turkey Hunting Season Licenses; and the Res/NR WMA Access Permit.
  • Excludes: Federal Duck Stamp and Res/NR WMA Camping Permit.
  • Duration: Valid for 5 consecutive days.

• (0042) Res/NR Charter Passenger Freshwater License (3-day)
  • Cost: $10  
  • Required for: Charter vessel in freshwater areas of the state, with a licensed guide on board at all times. Best for those that only fish with a charter/guide.
  • Exemptions: Included in the NR Basic Fishing Season, NR Louisiana Sportsman’s Paradise License and all lifetime licenses.
  • Duration: Valid for 3 consecutive days.

• (0042) Res/NR Charter Passenger Saltwater License (3-day)
  • Cost: $20  
  • Required for: Charter vessel in saltwater or brackish areas of the state, with a licensed guide on board at all times. Best for those that only fish with a charter/guide.
  • Exemptions: Included in the NR Saltwater Fishing Season, NR Louisiana Sportsman’s Paradise License and all lifetime licenses.
  • Duration: Valid for 3 consecutive days.

Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Permits

• (0071) Res/NR WMA Access 5-Day Permit
  • Cost: $5
  • Includes: Access to Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) and other LDWF-Administered Lands.
  • Required For: Those 18 years and older for use of any LDWF-Administered property, including WMAs, refuges, and conservation areas, for any activity
  • Exemptions: Included in the NR Louisiana Sportsman’s Paradise License and all lifetime licenses.
  • Duration: Valid for 5 consecutive days.

• (0072) Res/NR WMA Camping Permit
  • Cost: $7
  • Includes: Camping privileges within a WMA.
  • Required For: Each camping party of up to five individuals 18 years or old.
  • Duration: Valid for one day.

For more details on fishing license requirements and pricing, please visit LDWF's Fishing Licenses page HERE or contact the LDWF Support Team at (225)267-9996 for assistance.