Freshwater Fishing Recreational Licenses - Non-Resident

By law, residency is defined by your driver's license or non-driver's ID card. View the Residency Information page for details.

It is illegal in Alabama for a non-resident with a valid driver's license to possess an Alabama driver's license or non-driver's ID card.

Non-residents age 16 years of age and over are required to have appropriate recreational licenses. .

A License Information Packet can be viewed for each license for information, laws and regulations.  A mail-in application is included for those who prefer not to use the online sales system or visit a license agent.

Freshwater Fishing

• Annual
  • All States, except Louisiana and Mississippi - $64.60
  • Louisiana - $70.50
  • Mississippi - $74.65
• 7-Day Trip - $36.10

Note:  Due to reciprocal agreements, special fishing license fees may apply to residents of Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi & Tennessee.

Freshwater Fishing Family 3-day Trip - $36.10

Non-Resident College Students - $16.60

Freshwater Public Fishing Lakes License*

• Annual License  - $15.45
• Daily License  - $8.80

*Valid only in the State-owned county Public Fishing Lakes. (Not valid in the major rivers and lakes.)

Spearfishing

• Annual - $8.50
• 7-Day Trip - $3.50

Wirebasket - Prices Vary

DISABLED FRESHWATER FISHING

Disabled Freshwater Fishing 3-Day Event License  - $100.00