Alabama out of state fishing license cost. Due to reciprocal agreements special fishing license fees may apply to residents of florida georgia louisiana mississippi tennessee. After you purchase an alabama fishing license you will have many places to put your license to use considering the number of freshwater reservoirs public fishing lakes rivers streams and mobile delta waters as well as over the 60 miles of saltwater shoreline that borders the gulf of mexico. Your purchase of an alabama fishing license financially supports the protection and enhancement of alabamas aquatic resources.
Except for the issuance fees and internet or telephone convenience fees 100 of your license fee goes to management of protection of and education about alabamas natural resources. With that in mind its best to avoid any legal issues and just get a license. The state of alabama offers different types of licenses to both residents and non residents.
A saltwater fishing license is required for all persons fishing or possessing fish in saltwater areas of alabama. Make a one time purchase of hunting andor fishing license privileges that are valid for the lifetime of the license holder valid if moves out of state. Please refer to the matrix.
All states except florida georgia 2995. Different fishing licenses in alabama. 2019 2020 annual licenses valid sept.
Residents age 65 and over are also exempt. Allows residents to make a one time purchase of hunting andor fishing license privileges that are valid for the lifetime of the license holder valid if moves out of state. Trip licenses are valid for 168 consecutive hours.
If you fish with no license in the state of alabama you can be charged with a misdemeanor and pay a fine of 1025 per offense. Must be bona fide alabama residents at time of purchase. Required to retain trout or to fish in certain waters.
The age of licensee validity duration and residency status of an applicant come into play in computing for the fee that needs to be paid when purchasing an alabama fishing license. By law residency is defined by your drivers license or non drivers id card. All applicants must first present their drivers licenses.
Is my alabama fishing license valid in any other state. Get an alabama fishing license. Saltwater areas map all licenses expire on august 31.
In lieu of a regular fishing license a resident may purchase to fish for 1 day at any wff division owned public fishing lake. All states except florida georgia 2995.