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1. Shard Calculation

Query:

Response:

Calculated Shard: 75 (from laksa145)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa075.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical, ml_categories_json AS ml_categories_json, ml_types_json AS ml_types_json, ml_intent_types_json AS ml_intent_types_json, meta_language AS meta_language, attrs_author AS attrs_author, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(attrs_publish_time), 0) AS attrs_publish_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(attrs_original_publish_time), 0) AS attrs_original_publish_time, ifNull(attrs_is_republished, 0) AS attrs_is_republished, ifNull(attrs_nr_words, 0) AS attrs_nr_words, ifNull(attrs_boilerpipe_nr_words, 0) AS attrs_boilerpipe_nr_words, ifNull(body_ext_links_number, 0) AS body_ext_links_number, ifNull(body_int_links_number, 0) AS body_int_links_number, ifNull(meta_nofollow, 0) AS meta_nofollow, ifNull(meta_noarchive, 0) AS meta_noarchive, ifNull(props_was_rendered, 0) AS props_was_rendered, ifNull(src_redirect, \'\') AS src_redirect, ifNull(download_time_msec, 0) AS download_time_msec, ifNull(download_ttfb_msec, 0) AS download_ttfb_msec, ifNull(download_size, 0) AS download_size FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/recreational-fishing-licenses-and-permits\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/recreational-fishing-licenses-and-permits\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/recreational-fishing-licenses-and-permits","crawl_time":1776343254,"first_indexed_time":1583279432,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"gov,louisiana!wlf,www,\/page\/recreational-fishing-licenses-and-permits s443","src_root_hash":"268749323998720675","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Recreational Fishing Licenses and Permits | Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries","meta_descriptions":["Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries recreational fishing license and permit information"],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"If you’re age 18 or older, you must have a Basic Fishing License to fish recreationally in Louisiana waters. This license includes all legal means\/gear for catching freshwater species.\nIf you’re fishing south of the \nLouisiana saltwater line*\n, you must also have a Saltwater License (unless you are fishing south of the saltwater line and targeting and possessing freshwater fish only, then you only need to possess a Basic Fishing License). This license includes all legal means\/gear for catching saltwater species.\nPlease note that if you’re fishing with a pole or hook and line without a reel and without artificial bait or any of the following: dip nets, landing nets, minnow traps, crab nets, or crab lines, you just need a \nHook and Line License\n; no other license is required. Learn more about \nLDWF's recreational crabbing license requirements\n.\nNeed Assistance?  \nPlease contact: \n225-765-2898\n  (Wait times may be up to 30 minutes)  \nHours of Operation 8:00 am-4:00 pm CT\nYou are not required to have Basic or Saltwater Fishing licenses if you are:\nA resident or nonresident under age 18 (i.e. age 17 and under)\nA resident born before June 1, 1940, who has lived in Louisiana for 6 months.\nIf you meet one of the above criteria, you must still have proof of age in your possession whenever fishing.\nAnnual recreational fishing licenses are valid from the date of purchase and one year (365 days) from the date of purchase. If you purchase your license online, you can select an option to have your license renewed automatically every year.\nRecreational Fishing License Frequently Asked Questions\nLicense\/Permit Type\nResident, Military, and Student Fee\nNonresident Fee\nNonresident Native 10-Day\nNonresident 5-Day\nBasic Fishing (includes all legal recreational freshwater gear)\n$17\n$68\n$17\n$30\nSaltwater (Basic Fishing License required; includes all legal recreational saltwater gear)\n$15\n$60\n$15\n$30\nHook and Line (cane pole)\n1\n$5\n—\n$5\n—\nSenior Hunting\/Fishing\n2\n$5\n—\n—\n—\nLouisiana Sportsman's Paradise\n3\n$100\n$400\n$100\n$120\nCharter Passenger Saltwater\n4 \n (3-day)\n$20\n$20\n—\n—\nCharter Passenger Freshwater (3-day)\n$10\n$10\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n1\nAllows licenseholder to fish using a pole or hook and line without a reel and without artificial bait or any of the following: dip nets, landing nets, minnow traps, crab nets, or crab lines. No other license is required.\n2\nAny resident age 60 or older must obtain a Senior Hunting\/Fishing License to hunt or fish. This license is in lieu of Basic and Saltwater Fishing Licenses; Basic, Deer, Waterfowl, and Turkey Hunting Licenses; and WMA Access Permit. It also includes all legal gear privileges. This license is free for residents born before June 1, 1940.\n3\nLouisiana Sportsman’s Paradise License includes Basic and Saltwater Fishing Licenses; Basic, Deer, Waterfowl, and Turkey Hunting Licenses; WMA Access Permit; and all legal gear privileges except for trawls longer than 25 feet.\n4\nValid to fish from a charter vessel in saltwater areas of the state, with a licensed guide on board at all times.\nRecreational Saltwater Bowfishing Permit\nA recreational saltwater bowfishing permit for the recreational fishery's private and charter sectors is required beginning January 1, 2024. The permit is free of charge and will be valid for one year from the date issued. Individuals 18 years of age and older taking or attempting to take saltwater recreational fish with bowfishing gear. Any person on a charter bowfishing trip, who pays a fee for that trip, is not required to have this permit, but the permit is required for the captain of that charter vessel. Charter guides must use charter license number and obtain a CHARTER bowfishing permit.\nGet or Renew Your LDWF Bowfishing Permit\nOffshore and Federal Permits\nRecreational Offshore Landing Permit (ROLP)\nPrivate recreational anglers are required to have a valid Recreational Offshore Landing Permit (ROLP) to possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, groupers, snappers, hinds, cobia, wahoo, and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters. This permit is free of charge. Minors (under age 18) are not required to have an ROLP. Only register for an ROLP if you're planning to go on a private, recreational offshore trip. You do not need an ROLP if you do not fish offshore, if you only go offshore on charter boats as a client (as you’re covered by the captain’s Charter ROLP), or if you do not fish for or land those species. So, if you're fishing for speckled trout offshore, you do not need an ROLP. But if you land red snapper, you do.  \nGet or Renew Your ROLP\nHighly Migratory Species Angling Permit\nRecreational vessels fishing for any federally regulated highly migratory species (HMS)—Atlantic tunas (bluefin, yellowfin, bigeye, skipjack and albacore), sharks, swordfish, white and blue marlin, sailfish and spearfish—must have a federal HMS Angling Permit. You may not sell your catch under this permit. The permit fee is $20. You may apply for an initial or renewal permit one of the following ways:\nGet Your HMS Permit Online\nDownload the HMS Permit Application\n and submit it by mail\nCall \n888-872-8862\n to request an application to be mailed to you and submit it by mail.\nThere are mandatory reporting requirements associated with this permit. You must report all bluefin tuna landings and dead discards, and swordfish, white and blue marlin, sailfish, and spearfish landings to NOAA Fisheries within 24 hours of your vessel returning from the trip.\nReport Your HMS Catch Online\n, via the \nHMS Catch Reporting app\n, or by calling \n800-894-5528\n.\nYou can purchase a recreational fishing license*:\nOnline\nAt LDWF Headquarters at 2000 Quail Drive in Baton Rouge and many \nlocal fishing license retailers\n.\n*This does not apply to most military, student, disability, and lifetime licenses. See \nSpecial LDWF Licenses for details.\n \nOnline payment options include Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express; these purchases include a small handling fee.\nIf you purchase your license online (via smartphone, laptop, tablet, etc.), you will not receive a license in the mail. You will receive a text with a temporary authorization number and an email with the temporary authorization number and a PDF of your licenses, which you can print and\/or save to the electronic device you take fishing.\nLouisiana citizens with a Louisiana driver’s license or ID card can also now use the \nLA Wallet app\n to display their purchased LDWF licenses on their smartphone. \nTo purchase a license at the resident rate, you must meet the bona fide residency requirements defined below and present one of the following valid forms of identification:\nLouisiana driver’s license (valid for 6 months or more)\nLouisiana ID card (issued by the Louisiana Department of Public Safety)\nIf you obtain a resident license but do not comply with the bona fide residency requirements as stated below, you will be subject to criminal and\/or civil sanctions.\nBona Fide Residency Requirements:\nYou’re a bona fide resident if you’ve resided in the state of Louisiana continuously during the 6 months immediately prior to the date you apply for any license and if you’ve established Louisiana as your legal domicile. You must demonstrate compliance with all of the following, as applicable:\nIf you’re registered to vote, you’re registered to vote in Louisiana\nIf you’re licensed to drive a motor vehicle, you have a valid Louisiana driver’s license\nIf you own a motor vehicle located within Louisiana, you have a valid Louisiana registration for that vehicle\nIf you earn an income, you have filed a Louisiana state income tax return and have complied with state income tax law and regulations.\nAny person, corporation, or other legal entity that possesses a resident license from any other state or country shall not qualify for a resident license in Louisiana.\nIf you lost your license, you can purchase a duplicate for $2 per license. If you purchased it online or through a mobile device, you can reprint it for free. No duplicates are allowed for temporary licenses.\nThe waters in western Louisiana form a mutual border with Texas, so Louisiana and Texas have a reciprocal agreement that allows Louisiana and Texas recreational fishermen to fish border waters (except the Gulf of America) under their resident license from their home state. They are not required to purchase a nonresident license. Those exempted from resident licenses for their state (see above) are also included in this agreement. Border waters include:\nCaddo Lake\nToledo Bend Reservoir\nSabine River\nSabine Lake\nSabine Pass\nLouisiana residents age 65 or older are not required to purchase a Texas nonresident license to fish in any Texas public waters (both freshwater and saltwater), but they must have a valid Louisiana resident senior fishing license(s) and comply with Texas law. Louisiana residents from 17 to 64 years of age are still required to purchase a Texas nonresident fishing license when fishing in Texas waters, except border waters.\nLikewise, Texas residents age 65 or older may fish in any Louisiana public waters (both freshwater and saltwater) as long as they possess any type of valid Special Texas Resident license for seniors and comply with Louisiana law. This includes Texas residents born before September 1, 1930.","attrs_markdown":"[skip to Main Content](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/recreational-fishing-licenses-and-permits#main)\n\nAn official website of the State of Louisiana.\n\nHere’s how you know\n\n![State of Louisiana Seal](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/build\/img\/state-seal-grey.svg) *Official Louisiana State Websites use .la.gov* A .la.gov website belongs to an official  \n government organization in Louisiana.\n\n![Lock icon image](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/build\/img\/lock.svg) *Secure .gov websites use HTTPS* A lock () or https:\/\/ means you've safely  \n connected to the official .gov website.\n\nLanguage\n\n[Accessibility](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/accessibility)\n\nThe Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is proud to introduce its new website, thoughtfully designed to present information in a clearer, more intuitive way and help users quickly find what they need. [Explore the features of the new site to see what’s improved.](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/welcome-to-our-new-website)\n\nClose Alert Bar\n\n[![](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/build\/img\/homepage\/SVGs\/ldwf-logo-2.svg)](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/)\n\nMenu\n\n[Buy A License](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/buy-a-license)  \\|  [Renew Your Boat Registration](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/boat-title-registration) \\|  [Pay Fines\/Restitution](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/pay-civil-fines)\n\n- Outdoor Activity\n  Back\n  \n  **Outdoor Activity**\n  \n  - [Go Hunting](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/go-hunting)\n    Back\n    \n    *Outdoor Activity* **Go Hunting**\n    \n    - [Hunting Seasons and Regulations](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/seasons-and-regulations)\n    - [Hunting Licenses & Permits](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/hunting-licenses-permits-tags)\n    - [Lottery Hunts](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/lottery-hunts)\n      Back\n      \n      *Outdoor Activity* **Lottery Hunts**\n      \n      - [WhiteWhite Lake Wetlands Conservation Area Fishing\/Boating and Hunting Lotteries](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/white-lake-lotteries)\n      - [WMA Youth Lottery Waterfowl Hunter Safety](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/wma-youth-waterfowl-hunt)\n      - [Lottery Alligator Harvest](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/alligator-lottery)\n    - [Hunter and Trapper Education](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/hunter-and-trapper-education)\n    - [Alligator](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/alligator)\n      Back\n      \n      *Outdoor Activity* **Alligator**\n      \n      - [Alligator Hunting](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/alligator-hunting)\n      - [Lottery Alligator Harvest](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/alligator-lottery)\n      - [Nuisance Alligators](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/nuisance-alligators)\n      - [Alligator Management](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/alligator-management)\n    - [White-Tailed Deer](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/deer)\n      Back\n      \n      *Outdoor Activity* **White-Tailed Deer**\n      \n      - [Deer Research, Management, and Reports](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/deer-research-and-management)\n      - [Lottery Hunts](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/lottery-hunts)\n      - [Deer Tags](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/deer-tags)\n      - [Chronic Wasting Disease](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/cwd)\n      - [Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP)](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/dmap)\n      - [Big Game Records](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/big-game-records)\n    - [Black Bear](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/louisiana-black-bear)\n      Back\n      \n      *Outdoor Activity* **Black Bear**\n      \n      - [Black Bear Hunting Lottery](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/black-bear-hunting-lottery)\n      - [Louisiana Bear Wise](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/louisiana-bear-wise)\n    - [Turkey](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/turkey)\n      Back\n      \n      *Outdoor Activity* **Turkey**\n      \n      - [Turkey Research and Management](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/turkey-research-and-management)\n      - [Turkey Tags](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/electronic-tags)\n      - [Lottery Hunts](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/lottery-hunts)\n      - [Big Game Records](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/big-game-records)\n    - [Waterfowl](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/waterfowl)\n      Back\n      \n      *Outdoor Activity* **Waterfowl**\n      \n      - [Lottery Hunts](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/lottery-hunts)\n      - [Mandatory HIP](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/mandatory-harvest-information-program)\n      - [Federal Duck Stamps](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/federal-duck-stamps)\n      - [Louisiana Duck Stamp\/Contest](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/louisiana-duck-stamp)\n      - [Aerial Waterfowl Surveys](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/aerial-waterfowl-surveys)\n      - [Waterfowl Hunter FAQs](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/waterfowl-hunter-faqs)\n      - [Migratory Bird Preservation Facility Guidelines](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/migratory-bird-preservation-facility-guidelines)\n      - [Conserving Waterfowl Breeding Grounds](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/conserving-waterfowl-breeding-grounds)\n      - [Mississippi Flyway Council](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/ms-flyway-council)\n      - [Wood Duck Banding \/ Nesting Boxes](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/wood-duck-banding-and-nesting-boxes)\n      - [North American Waterfowl Mgmt. Plan](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/nawmp)\n    - [Small Game (quail, woodcock, rabbit, squirrel)](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/small-game)\n      Back\n      \n      *Outdoor Activity* **Small Game (quail, woodcock, rabbit, squirrel)**\n      \n      - [Small Game Research and Management](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/small-game-research-and-management)\n      - [Woodcock Research and Management](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/woodcock-research-and-management)\n    - [Dove](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/dove)\n      Back\n      \n      *Outdoor Activity* **Dove**\n      \n      - [Dove Field Information](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/dove-fields)\n      - [Lottery Hunts](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/lottery-hunts)\n      - [Mandatory HIP](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/mandatory-harvest-information-program)\n    - [Furbearers](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/furbearers)\n      Back\n      \n      *Outdoor Activity* **Furbearers**\n      \n      - [Nutria](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/nutria)\n      - [Nuisance Nutria and Beaver](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/nuisance-nutrias-and-beavers)\n    - [Outlaw Quadrupeds](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/outlaw-quadrupeds)\n      Back\n      \n      *Outdoor Activity* **Outlaw Quadrupeds**\n      \n      - [Nuisance Wildlife Control and Removal](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/nuisance-wildlife-control-and-removal)\n      - [Feral Hogs](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/feral-hogs)\n    - [Where to Hunt and Other Hunting Opportunities](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/other-hunting-opportunities)\n      Back\n      \n      *Outdoor Activity* **Where to Hunt and Other Hunting Opportunities**\n      \n      - [Falconry](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/falconry)\n      - [Hunting & Shooting Preserves](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/hunting-and-shooting-preserves)\n      - [WMAs, Refuges, and Conservation Areas](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/wmas-refuges-and-conservation-areas)\n      - [Find a WMA Near Your - an Interactive Map](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/outdoor-explorer-map)\n      - Other Resident Game Birds\n      - [LDWF Interactive Outdoor Explorer](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/outdoor-explorer-map)\n      - [Hunting and Shooting Preserves](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/hunting-and-shooting-preserves)\n    - [Hunting Resources](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/new-hunter-resources)\n    - [Hunting Research and Publications](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/resources)\n    - [Depredation Order](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/depredation-order)\n  - [Go Fishing](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/go-fishing)\n    Back\n    \n    *Outdoor Activity* **Go Fishing**\n    \n    - [Recreational Fishing Licenses and Permits](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/recreational-fishing-licenses-and-permits)\n    - [Commercial Fishing Licenses and Permits](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/commercial-licenses-and-permits)\n    - [Recreational Fishing](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/recreational-fishing)\n      Back\n      \n      *Outdoor Activity* **Recreational Fishing**\n      \n      - [Recreational Fishing Licenses Permits and Tags](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/recreational-fishing-licenses-and-permits)\n      - [Seasons and Regulations](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/seasons-and-regulations)\n      - [Saltwater Finfish](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/recreational-saltwater-finfish)\n      - [Recreational Crab, Oyster and Shrimp](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/recreational-crab-oyster-shrimp)\n      - [Freshwater Finfish and Crawfish](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/recreational-freshwater-finfish-and-crawfish)\n      - [Recreational Reptiles and Amphibian Collecting](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/recreational-reptile-and-amphibian-collecting)\n      - [Recreational Offshore Landing Permit](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/rolp)\n      - [Recreational Saltwater Bowfishing Permit](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/bowfishing-permit)\n      - [Best Fishing Practices](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/best-fishing-practices)\n      - [LA Creel](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/lacreel)\n      - [Louisiana Catch and Cook](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/louisiana-catch-and-cook)\n      - [State Fish Records](https:\/\/louisianaoutdoorwriters.com\/awards-records\/fish-hunt-records\/)\n      - [IGFA Rules and Regulations](https:\/\/igfa.org\/international-angling-rules\/)\n      - [Boundaries (Saltwater\/Freshwater and State\/Federal)](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/boundaries)\n      - [Fish Consumption Advisories](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/fish-consumption-advisories)\n    - [Commercial Fishing](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/commercial-fishing)\n      Back\n      \n      *Outdoor Activity* **Commercial Fishing**\n      \n      - [Commercial Fishing Licenses and Permits](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/commercial-licenses-and-permits)\n      - [Seasons and Regulations](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/seasons-and-regulations)\n      - [Louisiana Blue Crab](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/commercial-crab)\n      - [Louisiana Shrimp](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/commercial-shrimp)\n      - [Louisiana Oysters](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/commercial-oyster)\n      - [Saltwater Finfish](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/commercial-saltwater-finfish)\n      - [Freshwater Finfish](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/commercial-freshwater-finfish)\n      - [Louisiana Crawfish](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/commercial-crawfish)\n      - [Reptiles and Amphibians](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/commercial-reptile-and-amphibian-collecting)\n      - [Dealers, Retailers, Processors, and Transporters](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/dealers-retailers-processors-and-transporters)\n      - [Report Purchase\/Sale of Catch (Trip Tickets)](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/trip-tickets)\n      - [Louisiana Certified Seafood](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/louisiana-certified-seafood)\n    - [For Hire\/Charter Fishing](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/forhirecharter-fishing)\n      Back\n      \n      *Outdoor Activity* **For Hire\/Charter Fishing**\n      \n      - [Charter Captain Search](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/charter-license-search)\n      - [LDWF For-Hire\/Charter Licenses and Permits](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/forhirecharter-fishing-licenses-and-permits)\n    - [Fisheries Management](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/fisheries-management)\n      Back\n      \n      *Outdoor Activity* **Fisheries Management**\n      \n      - [Artificial Reefs](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/artificial-reefs)\n      - [Fish Hatcheries](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/freshwater-fish-hatcheries)\n      - [Studying Fish Populations](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/studying-fish-populations)\n      - [Resources and Publication](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/resources)\n      - [Grand Isle Fisheries Research Lab](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/grand-isle-fisheries-research-lab)\n      - [Louisiana Annual Tournament Report Information Project (LATRIP)](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/latrip)\n      - [Striped Bass Collaborative Anglers Project (SBCAP)](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/hot-topic-striped-bass-collaborative-anglers-project-sbcap)\n    - [Where Should I Fish?](https:\/\/experience.arcgis.com\/experience\/8c8c131a3e8e42728a0658159e79efd4\/page\/Get-on-the-Water)\n    - [Fishing Workshops](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/fishing-workshops)\n    - [Get Out and Fish! - A Stocked Pond Near You](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/get-out-and-fish)\n      Back\n      \n      *Outdoor Activity* **Get Out and Fish! - A Stocked Pond Near You**\n      \n      - [Get Out and Fish! Locations](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/get-out-and-fish-locations)\n    - [Marine Fishery Management Plans](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/resources\/category\/marine-fishery-management-plans)\n    - [Stock Assessments](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/resources\/category\/stock-assessments)\n    - [Freshwater Waterbody Management Plans](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/resources\/category\/freshwater-inland-fish)\n    - [Louisiana Fisheries Forward](https:\/\/www.lafisheriesforward.org\/)\n  - [Go Boating](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/go-boating)\n    Back\n    \n    *Outdoor Activity* **Go Boating**\n    \n    - [Title or Register Your Boat](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/title-or-register-your-boat)\n    - [Boat Title and Registration FAQs](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/boat-title-and-registration-faqs)\n    - [Required Equipment for your Boat](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/required-boating-equipment)\n    - [Boating Safety Tips](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/boating-safety)\n    - [Renew Your Boat Registration](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/boat-title-registration)\n    - [Boating Regulations](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/boating-regulations)\n    - [Mandatory Boater Education](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/boater-education)\n    - [Boating Registration, License, and Permit Forms](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/forms)\n  - [Go Explore Outdoors](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/go-explore-outdoors)\n    Back\n    \n    *Outdoor Activity* **Go Explore Outdoors**\n    \n    - [WMAs, Refuges, and Conservation Areas](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/wmas-refuges-and-conservation-areas)\n      Back\n      \n      *Outdoor Activity* **WMAs, Refuges, and Conservation Areas**\n      \n      - [Acadiana Conservation Corridor WMA](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/acadiana-conservation-corridor)\n      - [Alexander State Forest WMA](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/alexander-state-forest)\n      - [Atchafalaya Delta WMA](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/atchafalaya-delta)\n      - [Attakapas Island WMA](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/attakapas-island)\n      - [Bayou Macon WMA](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/bayou-macon)\n      - [Bayou Pierre WMA](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/bayou-pierre)\n      - [Ben Lilly Conservation Area](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/ben-lilly-conservation-area)\n      - [Big Colewa Bayou WMA](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/big-colewa-bayou)\n      - [Big Lake WMA](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/big-lake)\n      - [Biloxi WMA](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/biloxi)\n      - [Bodcau WMA](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/bodcau)\n      - [Boeuf WMA](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/boeuf)\n      - [Bogue Chitto WMA](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/bogue-chitto-wma)\n      - [Buckhorn WMA](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/buckhorn)\n      - [Bogue Chitto WMA](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/bogue-chitto-wma)\n      - [Buckhorn WMA](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/buckhorn)\n      - [Bussey Brake WMA](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/bussey-brake)\n      - [Camp Beauregard (formerly Esler Field WMA)](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/camp-beauregard-formerly-esler-field)\n      - [Clear Creek WMA](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/clear-creek)\n      - [Dewey W. Wills WMA](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/dewey-w-wills)\n      - [Elbow Slough WMA](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/elbow-slough)\n      - [Elm Hall WMA](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/elm-hall)\n      - [Elmer’s Island Wildlife Refuge](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/elmers-island)\n      - [Flatwoods Savanna WMA](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/flatwoods-savanna)\n      - [Floy Ward McElroy WMA](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/floy-ward-mcelroy)\n      - [Fort Polk North WMA](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/fort-polk-north)\n      - [Fort Polk-Vernon WMA](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/fort-polk-vernon)\n      - [Grassy Lake WMA](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/grassy-lake)\n      - [Hutchinson Creek WMA](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/hutchinson-creek)\n      - [J.C. “Sonny” Gilbert WMA](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/jc-sonny-gilbert)\n      - [John Franks WMA](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/john-franks)\n      - [Joyce WMA](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/joyce)\n      - [Lake Boeuf WMA](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/lake-boeuf)\n      - [Lake Ramsay WMA](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/lake-ramsay-savannah)\n      - [Little River WMA](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/little-river)\n      - [Loggy Bayou WMA](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/loggy-bayou)\n      - [Manchac WMA](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/manchac)\n      - [Marsh Bayou WMA](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/marsh-bayou)\n      - [Maurepas Swamp WMA](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/maurepas-swamp)\n      - [Pass-a-Loutre WMA](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/passaloutre)\n      - [Pearl River WMA](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/pearl-river)\n      - [Pointe-aux-Chenes WMA](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/pointeauxchenes)\n      - [Pomme de Terre WMA](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/pomme-de-terre)\n      - [Richard K. Yancey WMA](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/richard-k-yancey)\n      - [Russell Sage WMA](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/russell-sage)\n      - [Sabine Island WMA](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/sabine-island)\n      - [Sabine WMA](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/sabine)\n      - [Salvador\/Timken WMA](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/salvador-timken)\n      - [Sandy Hollow WMA](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/sandy-hollow)\n      - [Sherburne WMA](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/sherburne)\n      - [Soda Lake WMA](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/soda-lake)\n      - [Spring Bayou WMA](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/spring-bayou)\n      - [Tangipahoa Parish School Board WMA](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/tangipahoa-parish-school-board)\n      - [Thistlethwaite WMA](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/thistlethwaite)\n      - [Tunica Hills WMA](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/tunica-hills)\n      - [Walnut Hill WMA](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/walnut-hill)\n      - [West Bay WMA](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/west-bay)\n      - [Isle Dernieres Barrier Islands Wildlife Refuge](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/isle-dernieres-barrier-islands-refuge)\n      - [Marsh Island Wildlife Refuge](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/marsh-island-refuge)\n      - [Queen Bess Island Wildlife Refuge](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/queen-bess-island)\n      - [Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/rockefeller-wildlife-refuge)\n      - [St. Tammany Wildlife Refuge](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/st-tammany-wildlife-refuge)\n      - [State Wildlife Refuge](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/state-wildlife-refuge)\n      - [Waddill Wildlife Refuge](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/waddill-wildlife-refuge)\n      - [White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/white-lake-wetlands-conservation-area)\n      - [WMA GIS Data Download](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/wma-gis-data-download)\n    - [Visiting LDWF's Public Lands Non-Consumptive](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/visiting-ldwfs-public-lands-nonconsumptive)\n    - [Visiting LDWF's Public Lands-Consumptive](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/visiting-ldwfs-public-lands-consumptive)\n    - [Scenic Rivers](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/scenic-rivers)\n      Back\n      \n      *Outdoor Activity* **Scenic Rivers**\n      \n      - [Scenic Rivers Descriptions and Map](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/scenic-rivers-descriptions-and-map)\n      - [Scenic Rivers Frequently Asked Questions](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/scenic-rivers-faqs)\n      - [Scenic Rivers Permits](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/scenic-rivers-permits)\n      - [Scenic Rivers Prohibited Activities](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/scenic-rivers-prohibited-activities)\n    - [LDWF Outdoor Explorer Interactive Map](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/outdoor-explorer-map)\n  - [Go Shooting](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/go-shooting)\n    Back\n    \n    *Outdoor Activity* **Go Shooting**\n    \n    - [Shooting Ranges](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/shooting-ranges)\n    - [Hunting and Shooting Preserves](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/hunting-and-shooting-preserves)\n    - [Archery in Louisiana Schools (ALAS)](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/alas)\n  - Licenses, Permits & Tags\n    Back\n    \n    *Outdoor Activity* **Licenses, Permits & Tags**\n    \n    - [Hunting Licenses, Permits, and Tags](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/hunting-licenses-permits-tags)\n    - [Recreational Fishing Licenses Permits and Tags](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/recreational-fishing-licenses-and-permits)\n      Back\n      \n      *Outdoor Activity* **Recreational Fishing Licenses Permits and Tags**\n      \n      - [Recreational Offshore Landing Permit (ROLP)](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/rolp)\n      - [Recreational Saltwater Bowfishing Permit](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/bowfishing-permit)\n    - [For-Hire\/Charter Fishing Licenses and Permits](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/forhirecharter-fishing-licenses-and-permits)\n    - [Commercial Licenses and Permits](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/commercial-licenses-and-permits)\n      Back\n      \n      *Outdoor Activity* **Commercial Licenses and Permits**\n      \n      - [Buyer, Dealer, Retailer, Processor, and Transporter Licenses and Permits](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/buyer-dealer-retailer-processor-and-transporter-licenses-and-permits)\n      - [Commercial Fishing\/Reptile and Amphibian Collecting Licenses and Permits](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/commercial-fishing-reptile-and-amphibian-collecting-licenses-and-permits)\n      - [Hunting Preserve and Game Breeder Licenses](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/hunting-preserve-and-game-breeder-licenses)\n      - [Nongame Quadruped Exhibitor and Breeder Licenses](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/nongame-quadruped-exhibitor-and-breeder-licenses)\n    - [Special Licenses and Permits](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/special-licenses-and-permits)\n    - [Trapping Licenses](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/trapping-licenses)\n    - [WMA, Refuge, and Conservation Area License and Permits](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/wmarefugeconservation-area-licenses-and-permits)\n    - [Miscellaneous Licenses and Permits](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/misc-licenses-and-permits)\n    - [Boat Registration, License, and Permit Forms](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/forms)\n    - [Hard Cards](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/ldwf-hard-cards)\n      Back\n      \n      *Outdoor Activity* **Hard Cards**\n      \n      - [LDWF Durable Hard License Artwork Contest](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/ldwf-durable-hard-license-artwork-contest)\n    - [License and Permit Fee List](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/license-and-permit-fee-list)\n- Education & Events\n  Back\n  \n  **Education & Events**\n  \n  - Education\n    Back\n    \n    *Education & Events* **Education**\n    \n    - [Hunter & Trapper Education](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/hunter-and-trapper-education)\n      Back\n      \n      *Education & Events* **Hunter & Trapper Education**\n      \n      - [Hunter Safety](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/hunter-safety)\n      - [Volunteer Hunter Education Instructors](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/volunteer-hunter-education-instructors)\n    - [Boater Education](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/boater-education)\n      Back\n      \n      *Education & Events* **Boater Education**\n      \n      - [Volunteer Boater Education Instructors](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/volunteer-boater-education-instructors)\n      - [Rental Boating Safety and Education Video](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/rental-boating-safety-and-education-video)\n    - [Fishing Workshops and Courses](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/fishing-workshops)\n    - [Resources for Schools and Teachers](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/resources-for-teachers)\n      Back\n      \n      *Education & Events* **Resources for Schools and Teachers**\n      \n      - [Native Fish in the Classroom](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/native-fish-in-the-classroom)\n      - [WETshop](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/wetshop)\n      - [Archery in Louisiana Schools](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/alas)\n      - [Teacher Activity Books & Aquatic Clinics](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/teacher-activity-books-aquatic-clinics)\n      - [Outdoors Tomorrow Foundation](https:\/\/gootf.com\/curriculum\/)\n    - [Snake Identification Guide](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/snake-species-field-guide)\n      Back\n      \n      *Education & Events* **Snake Identification Guide**\n      \n      - Venomous Snakes\n        Back\n        \n        *Education & Events* **Venomous Snakes**\n        \n        - [Eastern Copperhead](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/snake-species-field-guide\/eastern-copperhead)\n        - [Eastern Diamond-backed Rattlesnake](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/snake-species-field-guide\/eastern-diamondbacked-rattlesnake)\n        - [Harlequin Coralsnake](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/snake-species-field-guide\/harlequin-coralsnake)\n        - [Northern Cottonmouth](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/snake-species-field-guide\/northern-cottonmouth)\n        - [Pygmy Rattlesnake](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/snake-species-field-guide\/pygmy-rattlesnake)\n        - [Timber Rattlesnake](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/snake-species-field-guide\/timber-rattlesnake)\n      - Non-Venomous Snakes\n        Back\n        \n        *Education & Events* **Non-Venomous Snakes**\n        \n        - [Coachwhip](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/snake-species-field-guide\/coachwhip-snake)\n        - [Common Gartersnake](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/snake-species-field-guide\/common-gartersnake)\n        - [Common Watersnake](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/snake-species-field-guide\/common-watersnake)\n        - [Common Wormsnake](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/snake-species-field-guide\/common-wormsnake)\n        - [Dekay's Brownsnake](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/snake-species-field-guide\/dekays-brownsnake)\n        - [Diamond-backed Watersnake](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/snake-species-field-guide\/diamondbacked-watersnake)\n        - [Eastern Hog-nosed Snake](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/snake-species-field-guide\/eastern-hognosed-snake)\n        - Louisiana Pinesnake\n        - Eastern Ribbonsnake\n        - [Flat-headed Snake](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/snake-species-field-guide\/flatheaded-snake)\n        - [Glossy Swampsnake](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/snake-species-field-guide\/glossy-swampsnake)\n        - [Graham's Crawfish Snake](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/snake-species-field-guide\/grahams-crawfish-snake)\n        - [Mississippi Green Watersnake](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/snake-species-field-guide\/mississippi-green-watersnake)\n        - [North American Racer](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/snake-species-field-guide\/north-american-racer)\n        - [Northern Mole Kingsnake](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/snake-species-field-guide\/northern-mole-kingsnake)\n        - [Pine Woods Littersnake](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/snake-species-field-guide\/pine-woods-littersnake)\n        - Yellow-bellied Watersnake\n        - [Prairie Kingsnake](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/snake-species-field-guide\/prairie-kingsnake)\n        - [Rainbow Snake](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/snake-species-field-guide\/rainbow-snake)\n        - [Red cornsnake](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/snake-species-field-guide\/red-cornsnake)\n        - Red-bellied Mudsnake\n        - Red-bellied Snake\n        - [Ring-necked Snake](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/snake-species-field-guide\/ringnecked-snake)\n        - [Rough Earthsnake](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/snake-species-field-guide\/rough-earthsnake)\n        - [Rough Greensnake](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/snake-species-field-guide\/rough-greensnake)\n        - [Saltmarsh Snake](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/snake-species-field-guide\/saltmarsh-snake)\n        - [Scarlet Kingsnake](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/snake-species-field-guide\/scarlet-kingsnake)\n        - [Scarlet Snake](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/snake-species-field-guide\/scarlet-snake)\n        - [Smooth Earthsnake](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/snake-species-field-guide\/smooth-earthsnake)\n        - [Southeastern Crowned Snake](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/snake-species-field-guide\/southeastern-crowned-snake)\n        - [Southern Watersnake](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/snake-species-field-guide\/southern-watersnake)\n        - [Speckled Kingsnake](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/snake-species-field-guide\/speckled-kingsnake)\n        - [Western Milksnake](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/snake-species-field-guide\/western-milksnake)\n        - [Western Ratsnake](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/snake-species-field-guide\/western-ratsnake)\n        - [Western Ribbonsnake](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/snake-species-field-guide\/western-ribbonsnake)\n        - [Western Wormsnake](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/snake-species-field-guide\/western-wormsnake)\n    - [Woodworth Outdoor Education Center](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/woodworth-outdoor-education-center)\n    - 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This license includes all legal means\/gear for catching freshwater species.\n\nIf you’re fishing south of the [Louisiana saltwater line\\*](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/boundaries), you must also have a Saltwater License (unless you are fishing south of the saltwater line and targeting and possessing freshwater fish only, then you only need to possess a Basic Fishing License). This license includes all legal means\/gear for catching saltwater species.\n\nPlease note that if you’re fishing with a pole or hook and line without a reel and without artificial bait or any of the following: dip nets, landing nets, minnow traps, crab nets, or crab lines, you just need a **Hook and Line License**; no other license is required. Learn more about [LDWF's recreational crabbing license requirements](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/recreational-crab-oyster-shrimp).\n\n> **Need Assistance?**   \n> Please contact: [225-765-2898](tel:2257652898) (Wait times may be up to 30 minutes)   \n> Hours of Operation 8:00 am-4:00 pm CT\n\n[\\*Louisiana state law has designated a saltwater line](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/boundaries) across south Louisiana; this line divides fresh and saltwater areas of the state. Louisiana has many areas where you can catch fresh and saltwater species side by side. Instead of trying to determine exactly where the saltwater line is, the best practice is to purchase the additional saltwater license if you’re fishing anywhere in south Louisiana and plan to catch any saltwater species.\n\nYou also need licenses or permits for certain activities.\n\n[Licenses are available at special rates for seniors, military, students, and people with disabilities](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/special-licenses-and-permits). [Lifetime licenses](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/special-licenses-and-permits) are also available.\n\n[Update Your License Information](https:\/\/louisianaoutdoors.com\/dashboard?utm_source=Rec_Fishing_Licensing_Page&utm_medium=Web&utm_campaign=LDWF_Website) [Get a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/rolp) [Connect Your LDWF Licenses to LA Wallet](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/news\/ldwf-recreational-hunting-fishing-licenses-now-on-la-wallet) [Get a Recreational Saltwater Bowfishing Permit](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/bowfishing-permit)\n\nYou are not required to have Basic or Saltwater Fishing licenses if you are:\n\n- A resident or nonresident under age 18 (i.e. age 17 and under)\n- A resident born before June 1, 1940, who has lived in Louisiana for 6 months.\n\nIf you meet one of the above criteria, you must still have proof of age in your possession whenever fishing.\n\n> Annual recreational fishing licenses are valid from the date of purchase and one year (365 days) from the date of purchase. If you purchase your license online, you can select an option to have your license renewed automatically every year.\n***\n\n## Recreational Fishing License Frequently Asked Questions\nWhate are the License and Permit Fees?\n\n| License\/Permit Type | Resident, Military, and Student Fee | Nonresident Fee | Nonresident Native 10-Day | Nonresident 5-Day |\n|---|---|---|---|---|\n| Basic Fishing (includes all legal recreational freshwater gear) | \\$17 | \\$68 | \\$17 | \\$30 |\n| Saltwater (Basic Fishing License required; includes all legal recreational saltwater gear) | \\$15 | \\$60 | \\$15 | \\$30 |\n| Hook and Line (cane pole)1 | \\$5 | — | \\$5 | — |\n| Senior Hunting\/Fishing2 | \\$5 | — | — | — |\n| Louisiana Sportsman's Paradise3 | \\$100 | \\$400 | \\$100 | \\$120 |\n| Charter Passenger Saltwater4  (3-day) | \\$20 | \\$20 | — | — |\n| Charter Passenger Freshwater (3-day) | \\$10 | \\$10 |   |   |\n\n1Allows licenseholder to fish using a pole or hook and line without a reel and without artificial bait or any of the following: dip nets, landing nets, minnow traps, crab nets, or crab lines. No other license is required.  \n2Any resident age 60 or older must obtain a Senior Hunting\/Fishing License to hunt or fish. This license is in lieu of Basic and Saltwater Fishing Licenses; Basic, Deer, Waterfowl, and Turkey Hunting Licenses; and WMA Access Permit. It also includes all legal gear privileges. This license is free for residents born before June 1, 1940.  \n3Louisiana Sportsman’s Paradise License includes Basic and Saltwater Fishing Licenses; Basic, Deer, Waterfowl, and Turkey Hunting Licenses; WMA Access Permit; and all legal gear privileges except for trawls longer than 25 feet.  \n4Valid to fish from a charter vessel in saltwater areas of the state, with a licensed guide on board at all times.\n\n### Recreational Saltwater Bowfishing Permit\nA recreational saltwater bowfishing permit for the recreational fishery's private and charter sectors is required beginning January 1, 2024. The permit is free of charge and will be valid for one year from the date issued. Individuals 18 years of age and older taking or attempting to take saltwater recreational fish with bowfishing gear. Any person on a charter bowfishing trip, who pays a fee for that trip, is not required to have this permit, but the permit is required for the captain of that charter vessel. Charter guides must use charter license number and obtain a CHARTER bowfishing permit.\n\n[Get or Renew Your LDWF Bowfishing Permit](https:\/\/ldwf.wlf.la.gov\/bowp\/loginchoice?ReturnUrl=%2Fbowp)\n\n### Offshore and Federal Permits\n**Recreational Offshore Landing Permit (ROLP)**  \nPrivate recreational anglers are required to have a valid Recreational Offshore Landing Permit (ROLP) to possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, groupers, snappers, hinds, cobia, wahoo, and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters. This permit is free of charge. Minors (under age 18) are not required to have an ROLP. Only register for an ROLP if you're planning to go on a private, recreational offshore trip. You do not need an ROLP if you do not fish offshore, if you only go offshore on charter boats as a client (as you’re covered by the captain’s Charter ROLP), or if you do not fish for or land those species. So, if you're fishing for speckled trout offshore, you do not need an ROLP. But if you land red snapper, you do.\n\n[Get or Renew Your ROLP](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/rolp)\n\n**Highly Migratory Species Angling Permit**  \nRecreational vessels fishing for any federally regulated highly migratory species (HMS)—Atlantic tunas (bluefin, yellowfin, bigeye, skipjack and albacore), sharks, swordfish, white and blue marlin, sailfish and spearfish—must have a federal HMS Angling Permit. You may not sell your catch under this permit. The permit fee is \\$20. You may apply for an initial or renewal permit one of the following ways:\n\n- [Get Your HMS Permit Online](https:\/\/hmspermits.noaa.gov\/)\n- [Download the HMS Permit Application](https:\/\/hmspermits.noaa.gov\/applicationPackageDownload) and submit it by mail\n- Call [888-872-8862](tel:8888728862) to request an application to be mailed to you and submit it by mail.\n\nThere are mandatory reporting requirements associated with this permit. You must report all bluefin tuna landings and dead discards, and swordfish, white and blue marlin, sailfish, and spearfish landings to NOAA Fisheries within 24 hours of your vessel returning from the trip. [Report Your HMS Catch Online](https:\/\/hmspermits.noaa.gov\/catchReports), via the [HMS Catch Reporting app](https:\/\/hmspermits.noaa.gov\/mobileApp \"HMS Catch Reporting app\"), or by calling [800-894-5528](tel:8008945528).\n\nHow do I purchase a recreational fishing license?\n\nYou can purchase a recreational fishing license\\*:\n\n- [Online](https:\/\/louisianaoutdoors.com\/licenses-and-permits?utm_source=Rec_Fishing_Licensing_Page&utm_medium=Web&utm_campaign=LDWF_Website \"buy an LDWF fishing license\")\n- At LDWF Headquarters at 2000 Quail Drive in Baton Rouge and many [local fishing license retailers](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/?action=table.preview&tableID=28).\n\n\\*This does not apply to most military, student, disability, and lifetime licenses. See [Special LDWF Licenses for details.](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/special-licenses-and-permits)\n\nOnline payment options include Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express; these purchases include a small handling fee.\n\nIf you purchase your license online (via smartphone, laptop, tablet, etc.), you will not receive a license in the mail. You will receive a text with a temporary authorization number and an email with the temporary authorization number and a PDF of your licenses, which you can print and\/or save to the electronic device you take fishing.\n\nLouisiana citizens with a Louisiana driver’s license or ID card can also now use the [LA Wallet app](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/news\/ldwf-recreational-hunting-fishing-licenses-now-on-la-wallet) to display their purchased LDWF licenses on their smartphone.\n\nHow do I qualify for resident rates?\n\nTo purchase a license at the resident rate, you must meet the bona fide residency requirements defined below and present one of the following valid forms of identification:\n\n- Louisiana driver’s license (valid for 6 months or more)\n- Louisiana ID card (issued by the Louisiana Department of Public Safety)\n\nIf you obtain a resident license but do not comply with the bona fide residency requirements as stated below, you will be subject to criminal and\/or civil sanctions.\n\n#### Bona Fide Residency Requirements:\nYou’re a bona fide resident if you’ve resided in the state of Louisiana continuously during the 6 months immediately prior to the date you apply for any license and if you’ve established Louisiana as your legal domicile. You must demonstrate compliance with all of the following, as applicable:\n\n- If you’re registered to vote, you’re registered to vote in Louisiana\n- If you’re licensed to drive a motor vehicle, you have a valid Louisiana driver’s license\n- If you own a motor vehicle located within Louisiana, you have a valid Louisiana registration for that vehicle\n- If you earn an income, you have filed a Louisiana state income tax return and have complied with state income tax law and regulations.\n\nAny person, corporation, or other legal entity that possesses a resident license from any other state or country shall not qualify for a resident license in Louisiana.\n\nHow do I replace a lost license?\n\nIf you lost your license, you can purchase a duplicate for \\$2 per license. If you purchased it online or through a mobile device, you can reprint it for free. No duplicates are allowed for temporary licenses.\n\nWhat is the Louisiana\/Texas Reciprocal Agreement?\n\nThe waters in western Louisiana form a mutual border with Texas, so Louisiana and Texas have a reciprocal agreement that allows Louisiana and Texas recreational fishermen to fish border waters (except the Gulf of America) under their resident license from their home state. They are not required to purchase a nonresident license. Those exempted from resident licenses for their state (see above) are also included in this agreement. Border waters include:\n\n- Caddo Lake\n- Toledo Bend Reservoir\n- Sabine River\n- Sabine Lake\n- Sabine Pass\n\nLouisiana residents age 65 or older are not required to purchase a Texas nonresident license to fish in any Texas public waters (both freshwater and saltwater), but they must have a valid Louisiana resident senior fishing license(s) and comply with Texas law. Louisiana residents from 17 to 64 years of age are still required to purchase a Texas nonresident fishing license when fishing in Texas waters, except border waters.\n\nLikewise, Texas residents age 65 or older may fish in any Louisiana public waters (both freshwater and saltwater) as long as they possess any type of valid Special Texas Resident license for seniors and comply with Louisiana law. This includes Texas residents born before September 1, 1930.\n\n![](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/build\/img\/homepage\/SVGs\/FooterGraphic.svg)\n\n![Tyler M. Bosworth](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/assets\/Homepage\/Images\/secretaryHeadsho.webp)\n\n## Secretary *Tyler M. Bosworth*\n[Learn more about Secretary Bosworth](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/Meet-the-Secretary)\n\n![LDW Seal](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/build\/img\/homepage\/SVGs\/LDW_seal.svg)\n\n**Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries**  [2000 Quail Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70898](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/recreational-fishing-licenses-and-permits#pobox-pending-link)  [1-800-896-2749](tel:+1-800-896-2749)\n\n[All Contacts](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/contact-us)\n\n## Commissions, Task Forces, Councils, and Other\n- [Wildlife & Fisheries Commission](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/commission)\n- [Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation](https:\/\/www.lawff.org\/)\n- [Hunters for the Hungry](https:\/\/www.h4hla.org\/)\n- [Louisiana Outdoors Forever](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/louisiana-outdoors-forever)\n- [EEO\/ Affirmative Action Policy](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/assets\/Footer\/Files\/EEO-and-Affirmative-Action.pdf)\n- [Crab Task Force](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/crab-task-force)\n- [Finfish Task Force](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/finfish-task-force)\n- [Oyster Task Force](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/oyster-task-force)\n- [Shrimp Task Force](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/shrimp-task-force)\n- [Louisiana Feral Hog Task Force](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/feral-hog-task-force)\n- [Artificial Reef Council](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/artificial-reef-council)\n- [Alligator Advisory Council](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/louisiana-alligator-advisory-council)\n- [Fur Advisory Council](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/louisiana-fur-advisory-council)\n\n## Legal\n- [Quarterly Litigation Reports](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/quarterly-litigation-reports)\n- [Site Disclaimer](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/site-disclaimer)\n- [Legislative Auditor Fraud Hotline](https:\/\/www.lla.la.gov\/report-fraud)\n- [Federal Aid\/Title VI](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/assets\/Footer\/Files\/federal_aid_title_vi_LDWF.pdf)\n- [Disability Rights](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/assets\/Footer\/Files\/Disabiltiy-Rights-3.pdf)\n- [Privacy Policy](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/privacy-policy)\n- [Privacy Policy WMA App](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/privacy-policy-wma-app)\n- [ADA Accessibility](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/website-accessibility-at-ldwf)\n\n## Let’s stay in touch.\n[feedback](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/feedback) [newsletter](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/newsletter-signup)\n\n[Powered by **Cicero Government**](http:\/\/cicerogovernment.com\/)\n\n![](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tr?id=622409258376338&ev=PageView&noscript=1)","attrs_readable_markdown":"![image of an angler fishing at sunrise](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/assets\/Fishing\/Recreational_Fishing\/Images\/Man-Fishing-12---Dudarev-Mikhail-Shutterstock-rec.jpg)\n\nIf you’re age 18 or older, you must have a Basic Fishing License to fish recreationally in Louisiana waters. This license includes all legal means\/gear for catching freshwater species.\n\nIf you’re fishing south of the [Louisiana saltwater line\\*](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/boundaries), you must also have a Saltwater License (unless you are fishing south of the saltwater line and targeting and possessing freshwater fish only, then you only need to possess a Basic Fishing License). This license includes all legal means\/gear for catching saltwater species.\n\nPlease note that if you’re fishing with a pole or hook and line without a reel and without artificial bait or any of the following: dip nets, landing nets, minnow traps, crab nets, or crab lines, you just need a **Hook and Line License**; no other license is required. Learn more about [LDWF's recreational crabbing license requirements](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/recreational-crab-oyster-shrimp).\n\n> **Need Assistance?**   \n> Please contact: [225-765-2898](tel:2257652898) (Wait times may be up to 30 minutes)   \n> Hours of Operation 8:00 am-4:00 pm CT\n\nYou are not required to have Basic or Saltwater Fishing licenses if you are:\n\n- A resident or nonresident under age 18 (i.e. age 17 and under)\n- A resident born before June 1, 1940, who has lived in Louisiana for 6 months.\n\nIf you meet one of the above criteria, you must still have proof of age in your possession whenever fishing.\n\n> Annual recreational fishing licenses are valid from the date of purchase and one year (365 days) from the date of purchase. If you purchase your license online, you can select an option to have your license renewed automatically every year.\n\nRecreational Fishing License Frequently Asked Questions\n\n| License\/Permit Type | Resident, Military, and Student Fee | Nonresident Fee | Nonresident Native 10-Day | Nonresident 5-Day |\n|---|---|---|---|---|\n| Basic Fishing (includes all legal recreational freshwater gear) | \\$17 | \\$68 | \\$17 | \\$30 |\n| Saltwater (Basic Fishing License required; includes all legal recreational saltwater gear) | \\$15 | \\$60 | \\$15 | \\$30 |\n| Hook and Line (cane pole)1 | \\$5 | — | \\$5 | — |\n| Senior Hunting\/Fishing2 | \\$5 | — | — | — |\n| Louisiana Sportsman's Paradise3 | \\$100 | \\$400 | \\$100 | \\$120 |\n| Charter Passenger Saltwater4  (3-day) | \\$20 | \\$20 | — | — |\n| Charter Passenger Freshwater (3-day) | \\$10 | \\$10 |   |   |\n\n1Allows licenseholder to fish using a pole or hook and line without a reel and without artificial bait or any of the following: dip nets, landing nets, minnow traps, crab nets, or crab lines. No other license is required.  \n2Any resident age 60 or older must obtain a Senior Hunting\/Fishing License to hunt or fish. This license is in lieu of Basic and Saltwater Fishing Licenses; Basic, Deer, Waterfowl, and Turkey Hunting Licenses; and WMA Access Permit. It also includes all legal gear privileges. This license is free for residents born before June 1, 1940.  \n3Louisiana Sportsman’s Paradise License includes Basic and Saltwater Fishing Licenses; Basic, Deer, Waterfowl, and Turkey Hunting Licenses; WMA Access Permit; and all legal gear privileges except for trawls longer than 25 feet.  \n4Valid to fish from a charter vessel in saltwater areas of the state, with a licensed guide on board at all times.\n\n### Recreational Saltwater Bowfishing Permit\nA recreational saltwater bowfishing permit for the recreational fishery's private and charter sectors is required beginning January 1, 2024. The permit is free of charge and will be valid for one year from the date issued. Individuals 18 years of age and older taking or attempting to take saltwater recreational fish with bowfishing gear. Any person on a charter bowfishing trip, who pays a fee for that trip, is not required to have this permit, but the permit is required for the captain of that charter vessel. Charter guides must use charter license number and obtain a CHARTER bowfishing permit.\n\n[Get or Renew Your LDWF Bowfishing Permit](https:\/\/ldwf.wlf.la.gov\/bowp\/loginchoice?ReturnUrl=%2Fbowp)\n\n### Offshore and Federal Permits\n**Recreational Offshore Landing Permit (ROLP)**  \nPrivate recreational anglers are required to have a valid Recreational Offshore Landing Permit (ROLP) to possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, groupers, snappers, hinds, cobia, wahoo, and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters. This permit is free of charge. Minors (under age 18) are not required to have an ROLP. Only register for an ROLP if you're planning to go on a private, recreational offshore trip. You do not need an ROLP if you do not fish offshore, if you only go offshore on charter boats as a client (as you’re covered by the captain’s Charter ROLP), or if you do not fish for or land those species. So, if you're fishing for speckled trout offshore, you do not need an ROLP. But if you land red snapper, you do.\n\n[Get or Renew Your ROLP](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/rolp)\n\n**Highly Migratory Species Angling Permit**  \nRecreational vessels fishing for any federally regulated highly migratory species (HMS)—Atlantic tunas (bluefin, yellowfin, bigeye, skipjack and albacore), sharks, swordfish, white and blue marlin, sailfish and spearfish—must have a federal HMS Angling Permit. You may not sell your catch under this permit. The permit fee is \\$20. You may apply for an initial or renewal permit one of the following ways:\n\n- [Get Your HMS Permit Online](https:\/\/hmspermits.noaa.gov\/)\n- [Download the HMS Permit Application](https:\/\/hmspermits.noaa.gov\/applicationPackageDownload) and submit it by mail\n- Call [888-872-8862](tel:8888728862) to request an application to be mailed to you and submit it by mail.\n\nThere are mandatory reporting requirements associated with this permit. You must report all bluefin tuna landings and dead discards, and swordfish, white and blue marlin, sailfish, and spearfish landings to NOAA Fisheries within 24 hours of your vessel returning from the trip. [Report Your HMS Catch Online](https:\/\/hmspermits.noaa.gov\/catchReports), via the [HMS Catch Reporting app](https:\/\/hmspermits.noaa.gov\/mobileApp \"HMS Catch Reporting app\"), or by calling [800-894-5528](tel:8008945528).\n\nYou can purchase a recreational fishing license\\*:\n\n- [Online](https:\/\/louisianaoutdoors.com\/licenses-and-permits?utm_source=Rec_Fishing_Licensing_Page&utm_medium=Web&utm_campaign=LDWF_Website \"buy an LDWF fishing license\")\n- At LDWF Headquarters at 2000 Quail Drive in Baton Rouge and many [local fishing license retailers](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/?action=table.preview&tableID=28).\n\n\\*This does not apply to most military, student, disability, and lifetime licenses. See [Special LDWF Licenses for details.](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/special-licenses-and-permits)\n\nOnline payment options include Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express; these purchases include a small handling fee.\n\nIf you purchase your license online (via smartphone, laptop, tablet, etc.), you will not receive a license in the mail. You will receive a text with a temporary authorization number and an email with the temporary authorization number and a PDF of your licenses, which you can print and\/or save to the electronic device you take fishing.\n\nLouisiana citizens with a Louisiana driver’s license or ID card can also now use the [LA Wallet app](https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/news\/ldwf-recreational-hunting-fishing-licenses-now-on-la-wallet) to display their purchased LDWF licenses on their smartphone.\n\nTo purchase a license at the resident rate, you must meet the bona fide residency requirements defined below and present one of the following valid forms of identification:\n\n- Louisiana driver’s license (valid for 6 months or more)\n- Louisiana ID card (issued by the Louisiana Department of Public Safety)\n\nIf you obtain a resident license but do not comply with the bona fide residency requirements as stated below, you will be subject to criminal and\/or civil sanctions.\n\n#### Bona Fide Residency Requirements:\nYou’re a bona fide resident if you’ve resided in the state of Louisiana continuously during the 6 months immediately prior to the date you apply for any license and if you’ve established Louisiana as your legal domicile. You must demonstrate compliance with all of the following, as applicable:\n\n- If you’re registered to vote, you’re registered to vote in Louisiana\n- If you’re licensed to drive a motor vehicle, you have a valid Louisiana driver’s license\n- If you own a motor vehicle located within Louisiana, you have a valid Louisiana registration for that vehicle\n- If you earn an income, you have filed a Louisiana state income tax return and have complied with state income tax law and regulations.\n\nAny person, corporation, or other legal entity that possesses a resident license from any other state or country shall not qualify for a resident license in Louisiana.\n\nIf you lost your license, you can purchase a duplicate for \\$2 per license. If you purchased it online or through a mobile device, you can reprint it for free. 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If you’re age 18 or older, you must have a Basic Fishing License to fish recreationally in Louisiana waters. This license includes all legal means/gear for catching freshwater species. If you’re fishing south of the Louisiana saltwater line* , you must also have a Saltwater License (unless you are fishing south of the saltwater line and targeting and possessing freshwater fish only, then you only need to possess a Basic Fishing License). This license includes all legal means/gear for catching saltwater species. Please note that if you’re fishing with a pole or hook and line without a reel and without artificial bait or any of the following: dip nets, landing nets, minnow traps, crab nets, or crab lines, you just need a Hook and Line License ; no other license is required. Learn more about LDWF's recreational crabbing license requirements . Need Assistance? Please contact: 225-765-2898 (Wait times may be up to 30 minutes) Hours of Operation 8:00 am-4:00 pm CT You are not required to have Basic or Saltwater Fishing licenses if you are: A resident or nonresident under age 18 (i.e. age 17 and under) A resident born before June 1, 1940, who has lived in Louisiana for 6 months. If you meet one of the above criteria, you must still have proof of age in your possession whenever fishing. Annual recreational fishing licenses are valid from the date of purchase and one year (365 days) from the date of purchase. If you purchase your license online, you can select an option to have your license renewed automatically every year. Recreational Fishing License Frequently Asked Questions License/Permit Type Resident, Military, and Student Fee Nonresident Fee Nonresident Native 10-Day Nonresident 5-Day Basic Fishing (includes all legal recreational freshwater gear) $17 $68 $17 $30 Saltwater (Basic Fishing License required; includes all legal recreational saltwater gear) $15 $60 $15 $30 Hook and Line (cane pole) 1 $5 — $5 — Senior Hunting/Fishing 2 $5 — — — Louisiana Sportsman's Paradise 3 $100 $400 $100 $120 Charter Passenger Saltwater 4 (3-day) $20 $20 — — Charter Passenger Freshwater (3-day) $10 $10 1 Allows licenseholder to fish using a pole or hook and line without a reel and without artificial bait or any of the following: dip nets, landing nets, minnow traps, crab nets, or crab lines. No other license is required. 2 Any resident age 60 or older must obtain a Senior Hunting/Fishing License to hunt or fish. This license is in lieu of Basic and Saltwater Fishing Licenses; Basic, Deer, Waterfowl, and Turkey Hunting Licenses; and WMA Access Permit. It also includes all legal gear privileges. This license is free for residents born before June 1, 1940. 3 Louisiana Sportsman’s Paradise License includes Basic and Saltwater Fishing Licenses; Basic, Deer, Waterfowl, and Turkey Hunting Licenses; WMA Access Permit; and all legal gear privileges except for trawls longer than 25 feet. 4 Valid to fish from a charter vessel in saltwater areas of the state, with a licensed guide on board at all times. Recreational Saltwater Bowfishing Permit A recreational saltwater bowfishing permit for the recreational fishery's private and charter sectors is required beginning January 1, 2024. The permit is free of charge and will be valid for one year from the date issued. Individuals 18 years of age and older taking or attempting to take saltwater recreational fish with bowfishing gear. Any person on a charter bowfishing trip, who pays a fee for that trip, is not required to have this permit, but the permit is required for the captain of that charter vessel. Charter guides must use charter license number and obtain a CHARTER bowfishing permit. Get or Renew Your LDWF Bowfishing Permit Offshore and Federal Permits Recreational Offshore Landing Permit (ROLP) Private recreational anglers are required to have a valid Recreational Offshore Landing Permit (ROLP) to possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, groupers, snappers, hinds, cobia, wahoo, and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters. This permit is free of charge. Minors (under age 18) are not required to have an ROLP. Only register for an ROLP if you're planning to go on a private, recreational offshore trip. You do not need an ROLP if you do not fish offshore, if you only go offshore on charter boats as a client (as you’re covered by the captain’s Charter ROLP), or if you do not fish for or land those species. So, if you're fishing for speckled trout offshore, you do not need an ROLP. But if you land red snapper, you do. Get or Renew Your ROLP Highly Migratory Species Angling Permit Recreational vessels fishing for any federally regulated highly migratory species (HMS)—Atlantic tunas (bluefin, yellowfin, bigeye, skipjack and albacore), sharks, swordfish, white and blue marlin, sailfish and spearfish—must have a federal HMS Angling Permit. You may not sell your catch under this permit. The permit fee is $20. You may apply for an initial or renewal permit one of the following ways: Get Your HMS Permit Online Download the HMS Permit Application and submit it by mail Call 888-872-8862 to request an application to be mailed to you and submit it by mail. There are mandatory reporting requirements associated with this permit. You must report all bluefin tuna landings and dead discards, and swordfish, white and blue marlin, sailfish, and spearfish landings to NOAA Fisheries within 24 hours of your vessel returning from the trip. Report Your HMS Catch Online , via the HMS Catch Reporting app , or by calling 800-894-5528 . You can purchase a recreational fishing license*: Online At LDWF Headquarters at 2000 Quail Drive in Baton Rouge and many local fishing license retailers . *This does not apply to most military, student, disability, and lifetime licenses. See Special LDWF Licenses for details. Online payment options include Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express; these purchases include a small handling fee. If you purchase your license online (via smartphone, laptop, tablet, etc.), you will not receive a license in the mail. You will receive a text with a temporary authorization number and an email with the temporary authorization number and a PDF of your licenses, which you can print and/or save to the electronic device you take fishing. Louisiana citizens with a Louisiana driver’s license or ID card can also now use the LA Wallet app to display their purchased LDWF licenses on their smartphone. To purchase a license at the resident rate, you must meet the bona fide residency requirements defined below and present one of the following valid forms of identification: Louisiana driver’s license (valid for 6 months or more) Louisiana ID card (issued by the Louisiana Department of Public Safety) If you obtain a resident license but do not comply with the bona fide residency requirements as stated below, you will be subject to criminal and/or civil sanctions. Bona Fide Residency Requirements: You’re a bona fide resident if you’ve resided in the state of Louisiana continuously during the 6 months immediately prior to the date you apply for any license and if you’ve established Louisiana as your legal domicile. You must demonstrate compliance with all of the following, as applicable: If you’re registered to vote, you’re registered to vote in Louisiana If you’re licensed to drive a motor vehicle, you have a valid Louisiana driver’s license If you own a motor vehicle located within Louisiana, you have a valid Louisiana registration for that vehicle If you earn an income, you have filed a Louisiana state income tax return and have complied with state income tax law and regulations. Any person, corporation, or other legal entity that possesses a resident license from any other state or country shall not qualify for a resident license in Louisiana. If you lost your license, you can purchase a duplicate for $2 per license. If you purchased it online or through a mobile device, you can reprint it for free. No duplicates are allowed for temporary licenses. The waters in western Louisiana form a mutual border with Texas, so Louisiana and Texas have a reciprocal agreement that allows Louisiana and Texas recreational fishermen to fish border waters (except the Gulf of America) under their resident license from their home state. They are not required to purchase a nonresident license. Those exempted from resident licenses for their state (see above) are also included in this agreement. Border waters include: Caddo Lake Toledo Bend Reservoir Sabine River Sabine Lake Sabine Pass Louisiana residents age 65 or older are not required to purchase a Texas nonresident license to fish in any Texas public waters (both freshwater and saltwater), but they must have a valid Louisiana resident senior fishing license(s) and comply with Texas law. Louisiana residents from 17 to 64 years of age are still required to purchase a Texas nonresident fishing license when fishing in Texas waters, except border waters. Likewise, Texas residents age 65 or older may fish in any Louisiana public waters (both freshwater and saltwater) as long as they possess any type of valid Special Texas Resident license for seniors and comply with Louisiana law. This includes Texas residents born before September 1, 1930.

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[Recreational Crab, Oyster and Shrimp](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/recreational-crab-oyster-shrimp) - [Freshwater Finfish and Crawfish](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/recreational-freshwater-finfish-and-crawfish) - [Recreational Reptiles and Amphibian Collecting](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/recreational-reptile-and-amphibian-collecting) - [Recreational Offshore Landing Permit](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/rolp) - [Recreational Saltwater Bowfishing Permit](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/bowfishing-permit) - [Best Fishing Practices](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/best-fishing-practices) - [LA Creel](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/lacreel) - [Louisiana Catch and Cook](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/louisiana-catch-and-cook) - [State Fish Records](https://louisianaoutdoorwriters.com/awards-records/fish-hunt-records/) - [IGFA Rules and Regulations](https://igfa.org/international-angling-rules/) - [Boundaries (Saltwater/Freshwater and State/Federal)](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/boundaries) - [Fish Consumption Advisories](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/fish-consumption-advisories) - [Commercial Fishing](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/commercial-fishing) Back *Outdoor Activity* **Commercial Fishing** - [Commercial Fishing Licenses and Permits](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/commercial-licenses-and-permits) - [Seasons and Regulations](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/seasons-and-regulations) - [Louisiana Blue Crab](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/commercial-crab) - [Louisiana Shrimp](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/commercial-shrimp) - [Louisiana Oysters](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/commercial-oyster) - [Saltwater Finfish](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/commercial-saltwater-finfish) - [Freshwater Finfish](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/commercial-freshwater-finfish) - [Louisiana Crawfish](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/commercial-crawfish) - [Reptiles and Amphibians](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/commercial-reptile-and-amphibian-collecting) - [Dealers, Retailers, Processors, and Transporters](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/dealers-retailers-processors-and-transporters) - [Report Purchase/Sale of Catch (Trip Tickets)](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/trip-tickets) - [Louisiana Certified Seafood](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/louisiana-certified-seafood) - [For Hire/Charter Fishing](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/forhirecharter-fishing) Back *Outdoor Activity* **For Hire/Charter Fishing** - [Charter Captain Search](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/charter-license-search) - [LDWF For-Hire/Charter Licenses and Permits](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/forhirecharter-fishing-licenses-and-permits) - [Fisheries Management](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/fisheries-management) Back *Outdoor Activity* **Fisheries Management** - [Artificial Reefs](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/artificial-reefs) - [Fish Hatcheries](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/freshwater-fish-hatcheries) - [Studying Fish Populations](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/studying-fish-populations) - [Resources and Publication](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/resources) - [Grand Isle Fisheries Research Lab](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/grand-isle-fisheries-research-lab) - [Louisiana Annual Tournament Report Information Project (LATRIP)](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/latrip) - [Striped Bass Collaborative Anglers Project (SBCAP)](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/hot-topic-striped-bass-collaborative-anglers-project-sbcap) - [Where Should I Fish?](https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/8c8c131a3e8e42728a0658159e79efd4/page/Get-on-the-Water) - [Fishing Workshops](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/fishing-workshops) - [Get Out and Fish! - A Stocked Pond Near You](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/get-out-and-fish) Back *Outdoor Activity* **Get Out and Fish! - A Stocked Pond Near You** - [Get Out and Fish! Locations](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/get-out-and-fish-locations) - [Marine Fishery Management Plans](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/resources/category/marine-fishery-management-plans) - [Stock Assessments](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/resources/category/stock-assessments) - [Freshwater Waterbody Management Plans](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/resources/category/freshwater-inland-fish) - [Louisiana Fisheries Forward](https://www.lafisheriesforward.org/) - [Go Boating](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/go-boating) Back *Outdoor Activity* **Go Boating** - [Title or Register Your Boat](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/title-or-register-your-boat) - [Boat Title and Registration FAQs](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/boat-title-and-registration-faqs) - [Required Equipment for your Boat](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/required-boating-equipment) - [Boating Safety Tips](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/boating-safety) - [Renew Your Boat Registration](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/boat-title-registration) - [Boating Regulations](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/boating-regulations) - [Mandatory Boater Education](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/boater-education) - [Boating Registration, License, and Permit Forms](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/forms) - [Go Explore Outdoors](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/go-explore-outdoors) Back *Outdoor Activity* **Go Explore Outdoors** - [WMAs, Refuges, and Conservation Areas](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/wmas-refuges-and-conservation-areas) Back *Outdoor Activity* **WMAs, Refuges, and Conservation Areas** - [Acadiana Conservation Corridor WMA](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/acadiana-conservation-corridor) - [Alexander State Forest WMA](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/alexander-state-forest) - [Atchafalaya Delta WMA](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/atchafalaya-delta) - [Attakapas Island WMA](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/attakapas-island) - [Bayou Macon WMA](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/bayou-macon) - [Bayou Pierre WMA](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/bayou-pierre) - [Ben Lilly Conservation Area](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/ben-lilly-conservation-area) - [Big Colewa Bayou WMA](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/big-colewa-bayou) - [Big Lake WMA](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/big-lake) - [Biloxi WMA](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/biloxi) - [Bodcau WMA](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/bodcau) - [Boeuf WMA](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/boeuf) - [Bogue Chitto WMA](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/bogue-chitto-wma) - [Buckhorn WMA](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/buckhorn) - [Bogue Chitto WMA](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/bogue-chitto-wma) - [Buckhorn WMA](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/buckhorn) - [Bussey Brake WMA](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/bussey-brake) - [Camp Beauregard (formerly Esler Field WMA)](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/camp-beauregard-formerly-esler-field) - [Clear Creek WMA](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/clear-creek) - [Dewey W. Wills WMA](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/dewey-w-wills) - [Elbow Slough WMA](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/elbow-slough) - [Elm Hall WMA](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/elm-hall) - [Elmer’s Island Wildlife Refuge](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/elmers-island) - [Flatwoods Savanna WMA](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/flatwoods-savanna) - [Floy Ward McElroy WMA](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/floy-ward-mcelroy) - [Fort Polk North WMA](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/fort-polk-north) - [Fort Polk-Vernon WMA](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/fort-polk-vernon) - [Grassy Lake WMA](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/grassy-lake) - [Hutchinson Creek WMA](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/hutchinson-creek) - [J.C. “Sonny” Gilbert WMA](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/jc-sonny-gilbert) - [John Franks WMA](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/john-franks) - [Joyce WMA](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/joyce) - [Lake Boeuf WMA](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/lake-boeuf) - [Lake Ramsay WMA](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/lake-ramsay-savannah) - [Little River WMA](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/little-river) - [Loggy Bayou WMA](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/loggy-bayou) - [Manchac WMA](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/manchac) - [Marsh Bayou WMA](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/marsh-bayou) - [Maurepas Swamp WMA](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/maurepas-swamp) - [Pass-a-Loutre WMA](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/passaloutre) - [Pearl River WMA](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/pearl-river) - [Pointe-aux-Chenes WMA](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/pointeauxchenes) - [Pomme de Terre WMA](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/pomme-de-terre) - [Richard K. Yancey WMA](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/richard-k-yancey) - [Russell Sage WMA](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/russell-sage) - [Sabine Island WMA](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/sabine-island) - [Sabine WMA](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/sabine) - [Salvador/Timken WMA](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/salvador-timken) - [Sandy Hollow WMA](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/sandy-hollow) - [Sherburne WMA](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/sherburne) - [Soda Lake WMA](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/soda-lake) - [Spring Bayou WMA](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/spring-bayou) - [Tangipahoa Parish School Board WMA](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/tangipahoa-parish-school-board) - [Thistlethwaite WMA](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/thistlethwaite) - [Tunica Hills WMA](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/tunica-hills) - [Walnut Hill WMA](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/walnut-hill) - [West Bay WMA](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/west-bay) - [Isle Dernieres Barrier Islands Wildlife Refuge](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/isle-dernieres-barrier-islands-refuge) - [Marsh Island Wildlife Refuge](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/marsh-island-refuge) - [Queen Bess Island Wildlife Refuge](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/queen-bess-island) - [Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/rockefeller-wildlife-refuge) - [St. Tammany Wildlife Refuge](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/st-tammany-wildlife-refuge) - [State Wildlife Refuge](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/state-wildlife-refuge) - [Waddill Wildlife Refuge](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/waddill-wildlife-refuge) - [White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/white-lake-wetlands-conservation-area) - [WMA GIS Data Download](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/wma-gis-data-download) - [Visiting LDWF's Public Lands Non-Consumptive](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/visiting-ldwfs-public-lands-nonconsumptive) - [Visiting LDWF's Public Lands-Consumptive](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/visiting-ldwfs-public-lands-consumptive) - [Scenic Rivers](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/scenic-rivers) Back *Outdoor Activity* **Scenic Rivers** - [Scenic Rivers Descriptions and Map](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/scenic-rivers-descriptions-and-map) - [Scenic Rivers Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/scenic-rivers-faqs) - [Scenic Rivers Permits](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/scenic-rivers-permits) - [Scenic Rivers Prohibited Activities](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/scenic-rivers-prohibited-activities) - [LDWF Outdoor Explorer Interactive Map](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/outdoor-explorer-map) - [Go Shooting](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/go-shooting) Back *Outdoor Activity* **Go Shooting** - [Shooting Ranges](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/shooting-ranges) - [Hunting and Shooting Preserves](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/hunting-and-shooting-preserves) - [Archery in Louisiana Schools (ALAS)](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/alas) - Licenses, Permits & Tags Back *Outdoor Activity* **Licenses, Permits & Tags** - [Hunting Licenses, Permits, and Tags](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/hunting-licenses-permits-tags) - [Recreational Fishing Licenses Permits and Tags](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/recreational-fishing-licenses-and-permits) Back *Outdoor Activity* **Recreational Fishing Licenses Permits and Tags** - [Recreational Offshore Landing Permit (ROLP)](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/rolp) - [Recreational Saltwater Bowfishing Permit](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/bowfishing-permit) - [For-Hire/Charter Fishing Licenses and Permits](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/forhirecharter-fishing-licenses-and-permits) - [Commercial Licenses and Permits](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/commercial-licenses-and-permits) Back *Outdoor Activity* **Commercial Licenses and Permits** - [Buyer, Dealer, Retailer, Processor, and Transporter Licenses and Permits](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/buyer-dealer-retailer-processor-and-transporter-licenses-and-permits) - [Commercial Fishing/Reptile and Amphibian Collecting Licenses and Permits](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/commercial-fishing-reptile-and-amphibian-collecting-licenses-and-permits) - [Hunting Preserve and Game Breeder Licenses](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/hunting-preserve-and-game-breeder-licenses) - [Nongame Quadruped Exhibitor and Breeder Licenses](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/nongame-quadruped-exhibitor-and-breeder-licenses) - [Special Licenses and Permits](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/special-licenses-and-permits) - [Trapping Licenses](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/trapping-licenses) - [WMA, Refuge, and Conservation Area License and Permits](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/wmarefugeconservation-area-licenses-and-permits) - [Miscellaneous Licenses and Permits](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/misc-licenses-and-permits) - [Boat Registration, License, and Permit Forms](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/forms) - [Hard Cards](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/ldwf-hard-cards) Back *Outdoor Activity* **Hard Cards** - [LDWF Durable Hard License Artwork Contest](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/ldwf-durable-hard-license-artwork-contest) - [License and Permit Fee List](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/license-and-permit-fee-list) - Education & Events Back **Education & Events** - Education Back *Education & Events* **Education** - [Hunter & Trapper Education](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/hunter-and-trapper-education) Back *Education & Events* **Hunter & Trapper Education** - [Hunter Safety](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/hunter-safety) - [Volunteer Hunter Education Instructors](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/volunteer-hunter-education-instructors) - [Boater Education](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/boater-education) Back *Education & Events* **Boater Education** - [Volunteer Boater Education Instructors](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/volunteer-boater-education-instructors) - [Rental Boating Safety and Education Video](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/rental-boating-safety-and-education-video) - [Fishing Workshops and Courses](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/fishing-workshops) - [Resources for Schools and Teachers](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/resources-for-teachers) Back *Education & Events* **Resources for Schools and Teachers** - [Native Fish in the Classroom](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/native-fish-in-the-classroom) - [WETshop](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/wetshop) - [Archery in Louisiana Schools](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/alas) - [Teacher Activity Books & Aquatic Clinics](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/teacher-activity-books-aquatic-clinics) - [Outdoors Tomorrow Foundation](https://gootf.com/curriculum/) - [Snake Identification Guide](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/snake-species-field-guide) Back *Education & Events* **Snake Identification Guide** - Venomous Snakes Back *Education & Events* **Venomous Snakes** - [Eastern Copperhead](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/snake-species-field-guide/eastern-copperhead) - [Eastern Diamond-backed Rattlesnake](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/snake-species-field-guide/eastern-diamondbacked-rattlesnake) - [Harlequin Coralsnake](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/snake-species-field-guide/harlequin-coralsnake) - [Northern Cottonmouth](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/snake-species-field-guide/northern-cottonmouth) - [Pygmy Rattlesnake](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/snake-species-field-guide/pygmy-rattlesnake) - [Timber Rattlesnake](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/snake-species-field-guide/timber-rattlesnake) - Non-Venomous Snakes Back *Education & Events* **Non-Venomous Snakes** - [Coachwhip](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/snake-species-field-guide/coachwhip-snake) - [Common Gartersnake](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/snake-species-field-guide/common-gartersnake) - [Common Watersnake](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/snake-species-field-guide/common-watersnake) - [Common Wormsnake](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/snake-species-field-guide/common-wormsnake) - [Dekay's Brownsnake](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/snake-species-field-guide/dekays-brownsnake) - [Diamond-backed Watersnake](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/snake-species-field-guide/diamondbacked-watersnake) - [Eastern Hog-nosed Snake](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/snake-species-field-guide/eastern-hognosed-snake) - Louisiana Pinesnake - Eastern Ribbonsnake - [Flat-headed Snake](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/snake-species-field-guide/flatheaded-snake) - [Glossy Swampsnake](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/snake-species-field-guide/glossy-swampsnake) - [Graham's Crawfish Snake](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/snake-species-field-guide/grahams-crawfish-snake) - [Mississippi Green Watersnake](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/snake-species-field-guide/mississippi-green-watersnake) - [North American Racer](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/snake-species-field-guide/north-american-racer) - [Northern Mole Kingsnake](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/snake-species-field-guide/northern-mole-kingsnake) - [Pine Woods Littersnake](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/snake-species-field-guide/pine-woods-littersnake) - Yellow-bellied Watersnake - [Prairie Kingsnake](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/snake-species-field-guide/prairie-kingsnake) - [Rainbow Snake](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/snake-species-field-guide/rainbow-snake) - [Red cornsnake](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/snake-species-field-guide/red-cornsnake) - Red-bellied Mudsnake - Red-bellied Snake - [Ring-necked Snake](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/snake-species-field-guide/ringnecked-snake) - [Rough Earthsnake](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/snake-species-field-guide/rough-earthsnake) - [Rough Greensnake](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/snake-species-field-guide/rough-greensnake) - [Saltmarsh Snake](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/snake-species-field-guide/saltmarsh-snake) - [Scarlet Kingsnake](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/snake-species-field-guide/scarlet-kingsnake) - [Scarlet Snake](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/snake-species-field-guide/scarlet-snake) - [Smooth Earthsnake](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/snake-species-field-guide/smooth-earthsnake) - [Southeastern Crowned Snake](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/snake-species-field-guide/southeastern-crowned-snake) - [Southern Watersnake](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/snake-species-field-guide/southern-watersnake) - [Speckled Kingsnake](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/snake-species-field-guide/speckled-kingsnake) - [Western Milksnake](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/snake-species-field-guide/western-milksnake) - [Western Ratsnake](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/snake-species-field-guide/western-ratsnake) - [Western Ribbonsnake](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/snake-species-field-guide/western-ribbonsnake) - [Western Wormsnake](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/snake-species-field-guide/western-wormsnake) - [Woodworth Outdoor Education Center](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/woodworth-outdoor-education-center) - [Booker Fowler Fish Hatchery](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/freshwater-fish-hatcheries) - [LDWF Nature and Science Center at Port Wonder](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/ldwf-nature-and-science-center-at-port-wonder) - [Aquatic Volunteer Instructor Program](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/aquatic-vip) - Events Back *Education & Events* **Events** - [Full Event Calendar](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/calendar) - [Families Understanding Nature (FUN) Camp](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/families-understanding-nature-fun-camp) - 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[Whooping Crane](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/whooping-crane) Back *Programs and Public Assistance* **Whooping Crane** - [Report a Whooping Crane Sighting or Violation](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/report-a-whooping-crane-sighting-or-violation) - [Whooping Crane Reintroduction FAQs](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/whooping-crane-reintroduction-faqs) - [Support Whooping Crane Conservation](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/support-whooping-crane-conservation) - [Red-Cockaded Woodpecker](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/redcockaded-woodpecker) - [Bats](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/bats) Back *Programs and Public Assistance* **Bats** - [White-Nose Syndrome](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/white-nose-syndrome) - [Protecting Wildlife Diversity](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/wildlife-diversity) Back *Programs and Public Assistance* **Protecting Wildlife Diversity** - [Species of Greatest Conservation Need](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/species-of-greatest-conservation-need) - [Rare, Threatened, Endangered Ranks and Statuses](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/rare-threatened-and-endangered-ranks-and-statuses) - [Rare Species and Natural Communities by Parish](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/rare-species-and-natural-communities-by-parish) - [Natural Communities](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/natural-communities) - [Natural Areas Registry](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/natural-areas-registry) - [Request Wildlife Diversity Project Review or Digital Data](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/request-wildlife-diversity-project-review-or-digital-data) - [USFS and LDWF Longleaf Pine Flatwoods Savanna Restoration](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/kisatchie-national-forest-longleaf-pine-flatwoods-savanna-restoration-project) - [Mussels](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/mussels) - [Oil Spill Response](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/oil-spill-response) - [Statewide Environmental Investigations](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/statewide-environmental-investigations) - [Seismic Exploration Permitting](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/seismic-exploration-permits) - Public Assistance Back *Programs and Public Assistance* **Public Assistance** - [Pay Civil Fines/Restitution](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/pay-civil-fines-restitution) - [Private Land Management Assistance](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/private-land-management-assistance) - [Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP)](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/dmap) - [Injured or Orphaned Wildlife](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/injured-orphaned-wildlife) Back *Programs and Public Assistance* **Injured or Orphaned Wildlife** - [Permitted Wildlife Rehabilitators](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/permitted-wildlife-rehabilitators) - [Approved Wildlife Rehabilitation Course](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/approved-wildlife-rehabilitation-courses) - [Nuisance Wildlife Control and Removal](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/nuisance-wildlife-control-and-removal) Back *Programs and Public Assistance* **Nuisance Wildlife Control and Removal** - [Nuisance Wildlife Control and Removal Operator List](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/nuisance-wildlife-control-operator-list) - [Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator Permit](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/nuisance-wildlife-control-operator-permit) - [Nuisance Alligators](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/nuisance-alligators) - [Nuisance Nutria and Beavers](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/nuisance-nutrias-and-beavers) - [Aquatic Plant Control & Habitat Enhancement](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/controlling-aquatic-plants-and-enhancing-freshwater-habitat) - [Report Littering](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/report-littering) - [Report Boat Theft](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/report-boat-theft) - [Report a Boat Crash, Collision or Casualty](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/report-boat-crash-collision-or-casualty) - [Fish Kills](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/fish-kills) - [Marine Event Permit](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/marine-event-permit) - [Grant Opportunities](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/grant-opportunities) Back *Programs and Public Assistance* **Grant Opportunities** - [Boating and Fishing Access Grants](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/boating-and-fishing-access-grants) - [Fisheries Disaster Assistance](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/fisheries-disaster-assistance) - [State and Tribal Wildlife Grants](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/state-and-tribal-wildlife-grants) - [Boat Sewage Disposal/Clean Vessel Act Grants](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/boat-sewage-clean-vessel-act) - [Target Range Grant Program](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/target-range-grant-program) - Department Info Back **Department Info** - [About Us](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/about-us) - [Contact Us](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/contact-us) - [Department Directory](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/directory) - [Meet the Secretary](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/Meet-the-Secretary) - [Meet the Executive Staff](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/meet-the-executive-staff) - [Join The LDWF Team](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/why-join-ldwf) - [Student and Internship Opportunities](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/student-and-internship-opportunities) - Media Back *Department Info* **Media** - [Louisiana Conservationist Magazine](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/la-conservationist) - [News Archive](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/news) - [Email Signup](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/newsletter-signup) - [Media Signup](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/communication/subscribe?email=) - [Annual Reports](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/resources/category/annual-reports) - [Public Records Request](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/public-records-request) - [Research and Publications](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/resources) - [Louisiana Administrative Code Title 76](https://www.doa.la.gov/doa/osr/louisiana-administrative-code/) - [Louisiana Revised Statutes 56](https://legis.la.gov/legis/Laws_Toc.aspx?folder=130&title=56) Menu **Outdoor Activity** - [Go Hunting](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/go-hunting) - [Go Fishing](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/go-fishing) - [Go Boating](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/go-boating) - [Go Explore Outdoors](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/go-explore-outdoors) - [Go Shooting](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/go-shooting) - [Licenses, Permits & Tags](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/recreational-fishing-licenses-and-permits) Back *Outdoor Activity* **Licenses, Permits & Tags** - [Hunting Licenses, Permits, and Tags](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/hunting-licenses-permits-tags) - [Recreational Fishing Licenses Permits and Tags](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/recreational-fishing-licenses-and-permits) Back *Outdoor Activity* **Recreational Fishing Licenses Permits and Tags** - [Recreational Offshore Landing Permit (ROLP)](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/rolp) - [Recreational Saltwater Bowfishing Permit](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/bowfishing-permit) - [For-Hire/Charter Fishing Licenses and Permits](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/forhirecharter-fishing-licenses-and-permits) - [Commercial Licenses and Permits](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/commercial-licenses-and-permits) Back *Outdoor Activity* **Commercial Licenses and Permits** - [Buyer, Dealer, Retailer, Processor, and Transporter Licenses and Permits](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/buyer-dealer-retailer-processor-and-transporter-licenses-and-permits) - [Commercial Fishing/Reptile and Amphibian Collecting Licenses and Permits](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/commercial-fishing-reptile-and-amphibian-collecting-licenses-and-permits) - [Hunting Preserve and Game Breeder Licenses](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/hunting-preserve-and-game-breeder-licenses) - [Nongame Quadruped Exhibitor and Breeder Licenses](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/nongame-quadruped-exhibitor-and-breeder-licenses) - [Special Licenses and Permits](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/special-licenses-and-permits) - [Trapping Licenses](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/trapping-licenses) - [WMA, Refuge, and Conservation Area License and Permits](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/wmarefugeconservation-area-licenses-and-permits) - [Miscellaneous Licenses and Permits](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/misc-licenses-and-permits) - [Boat Registration, License, and Permit Forms](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/forms) - [Hard Cards](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/ldwf-hard-cards) Back *Outdoor Activity* **Hard Cards** - [LDWF Durable Hard License Artwork Contest](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/ldwf-durable-hard-license-artwork-contest) - [License and Permit Fee List](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/license-and-permit-fee-list) ![image of an angler fishing at sunrise](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/assets/Fishing/Recreational_Fishing/Images/Man-Fishing-12---Dudarev-Mikhail-Shutterstock-rec.jpg) # Recreational Fishing Licenses and Permits Menu - Outdoor Activity - Licenses, Permits & Tags - Recreational Fishing Licenses and Permits [Buy an LDWF Fishing License](https://louisianaoutdoors.com/licenses-and-permits?utm_source=Rec_Fishing_Licensing_Page&utm_medium=Web&utm_campaign=LDWF_Website) If you’re age 18 or older, you must have a Basic Fishing License to fish recreationally in Louisiana waters. This license includes all legal means/gear for catching freshwater species. If you’re fishing south of the [Louisiana saltwater line\*](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/boundaries), you must also have a Saltwater License (unless you are fishing south of the saltwater line and targeting and possessing freshwater fish only, then you only need to possess a Basic Fishing License). This license includes all legal means/gear for catching saltwater species. Please note that if you’re fishing with a pole or hook and line without a reel and without artificial bait or any of the following: dip nets, landing nets, minnow traps, crab nets, or crab lines, you just need a **Hook and Line License**; no other license is required. Learn more about [LDWF's recreational crabbing license requirements](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/recreational-crab-oyster-shrimp). > **Need Assistance?** > Please contact: [225-765-2898](tel:2257652898) (Wait times may be up to 30 minutes) > Hours of Operation 8:00 am-4:00 pm CT [\*Louisiana state law has designated a saltwater line](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/boundaries) across south Louisiana; this line divides fresh and saltwater areas of the state. Louisiana has many areas where you can catch fresh and saltwater species side by side. Instead of trying to determine exactly where the saltwater line is, the best practice is to purchase the additional saltwater license if you’re fishing anywhere in south Louisiana and plan to catch any saltwater species. You also need licenses or permits for certain activities. [Licenses are available at special rates for seniors, military, students, and people with disabilities](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/special-licenses-and-permits). [Lifetime licenses](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/special-licenses-and-permits) are also available. [Update Your License Information](https://louisianaoutdoors.com/dashboard?utm_source=Rec_Fishing_Licensing_Page&utm_medium=Web&utm_campaign=LDWF_Website) [Get a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/rolp) [Connect Your LDWF Licenses to LA Wallet](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/news/ldwf-recreational-hunting-fishing-licenses-now-on-la-wallet) [Get a Recreational Saltwater Bowfishing Permit](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/bowfishing-permit) You are not required to have Basic or Saltwater Fishing licenses if you are: - A resident or nonresident under age 18 (i.e. age 17 and under) - A resident born before June 1, 1940, who has lived in Louisiana for 6 months. If you meet one of the above criteria, you must still have proof of age in your possession whenever fishing. > Annual recreational fishing licenses are valid from the date of purchase and one year (365 days) from the date of purchase. If you purchase your license online, you can select an option to have your license renewed automatically every year. *** ## Recreational Fishing License Frequently Asked Questions Whate are the License and Permit Fees? | License/Permit Type | Resident, Military, and Student Fee | Nonresident Fee | Nonresident Native 10-Day | Nonresident 5-Day | |---|---|---|---|---| | Basic Fishing (includes all legal recreational freshwater gear) | \$17 | \$68 | \$17 | \$30 | | Saltwater (Basic Fishing License required; includes all legal recreational saltwater gear) | \$15 | \$60 | \$15 | \$30 | | Hook and Line (cane pole)1 | \$5 | — | \$5 | — | | Senior Hunting/Fishing2 | \$5 | — | — | — | | Louisiana Sportsman's Paradise3 | \$100 | \$400 | \$100 | \$120 | | Charter Passenger Saltwater4 (3-day) | \$20 | \$20 | — | — | | Charter Passenger Freshwater (3-day) | \$10 | \$10 | | | 1Allows licenseholder to fish using a pole or hook and line without a reel and without artificial bait or any of the following: dip nets, landing nets, minnow traps, crab nets, or crab lines. No other license is required. 2Any resident age 60 or older must obtain a Senior Hunting/Fishing License to hunt or fish. This license is in lieu of Basic and Saltwater Fishing Licenses; Basic, Deer, Waterfowl, and Turkey Hunting Licenses; and WMA Access Permit. It also includes all legal gear privileges. This license is free for residents born before June 1, 1940. 3Louisiana Sportsman’s Paradise License includes Basic and Saltwater Fishing Licenses; Basic, Deer, Waterfowl, and Turkey Hunting Licenses; WMA Access Permit; and all legal gear privileges except for trawls longer than 25 feet. 4Valid to fish from a charter vessel in saltwater areas of the state, with a licensed guide on board at all times. ### Recreational Saltwater Bowfishing Permit A recreational saltwater bowfishing permit for the recreational fishery's private and charter sectors is required beginning January 1, 2024. The permit is free of charge and will be valid for one year from the date issued. Individuals 18 years of age and older taking or attempting to take saltwater recreational fish with bowfishing gear. Any person on a charter bowfishing trip, who pays a fee for that trip, is not required to have this permit, but the permit is required for the captain of that charter vessel. Charter guides must use charter license number and obtain a CHARTER bowfishing permit. [Get or Renew Your LDWF Bowfishing Permit](https://ldwf.wlf.la.gov/bowp/loginchoice?ReturnUrl=%2Fbowp) ### Offshore and Federal Permits **Recreational Offshore Landing Permit (ROLP)** Private recreational anglers are required to have a valid Recreational Offshore Landing Permit (ROLP) to possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, groupers, snappers, hinds, cobia, wahoo, and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters. This permit is free of charge. Minors (under age 18) are not required to have an ROLP. Only register for an ROLP if you're planning to go on a private, recreational offshore trip. You do not need an ROLP if you do not fish offshore, if you only go offshore on charter boats as a client (as you’re covered by the captain’s Charter ROLP), or if you do not fish for or land those species. So, if you're fishing for speckled trout offshore, you do not need an ROLP. But if you land red snapper, you do. [Get or Renew Your ROLP](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/rolp) **Highly Migratory Species Angling Permit** Recreational vessels fishing for any federally regulated highly migratory species (HMS)—Atlantic tunas (bluefin, yellowfin, bigeye, skipjack and albacore), sharks, swordfish, white and blue marlin, sailfish and spearfish—must have a federal HMS Angling Permit. You may not sell your catch under this permit. The permit fee is \$20. You may apply for an initial or renewal permit one of the following ways: - [Get Your HMS Permit Online](https://hmspermits.noaa.gov/) - [Download the HMS Permit Application](https://hmspermits.noaa.gov/applicationPackageDownload) and submit it by mail - Call [888-872-8862](tel:8888728862) to request an application to be mailed to you and submit it by mail. There are mandatory reporting requirements associated with this permit. You must report all bluefin tuna landings and dead discards, and swordfish, white and blue marlin, sailfish, and spearfish landings to NOAA Fisheries within 24 hours of your vessel returning from the trip. [Report Your HMS Catch Online](https://hmspermits.noaa.gov/catchReports), via the [HMS Catch Reporting app](https://hmspermits.noaa.gov/mobileApp "HMS Catch Reporting app"), or by calling [800-894-5528](tel:8008945528). How do I purchase a recreational fishing license? You can purchase a recreational fishing license\*: - [Online](https://louisianaoutdoors.com/licenses-and-permits?utm_source=Rec_Fishing_Licensing_Page&utm_medium=Web&utm_campaign=LDWF_Website "buy an LDWF fishing license") - At LDWF Headquarters at 2000 Quail Drive in Baton Rouge and many [local fishing license retailers](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/?action=table.preview&tableID=28). \*This does not apply to most military, student, disability, and lifetime licenses. See [Special LDWF Licenses for details.](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/special-licenses-and-permits) Online payment options include Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express; these purchases include a small handling fee. If you purchase your license online (via smartphone, laptop, tablet, etc.), you will not receive a license in the mail. You will receive a text with a temporary authorization number and an email with the temporary authorization number and a PDF of your licenses, which you can print and/or save to the electronic device you take fishing. Louisiana citizens with a Louisiana driver’s license or ID card can also now use the [LA Wallet app](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/news/ldwf-recreational-hunting-fishing-licenses-now-on-la-wallet) to display their purchased LDWF licenses on their smartphone. How do I qualify for resident rates? To purchase a license at the resident rate, you must meet the bona fide residency requirements defined below and present one of the following valid forms of identification: - Louisiana driver’s license (valid for 6 months or more) - Louisiana ID card (issued by the Louisiana Department of Public Safety) If you obtain a resident license but do not comply with the bona fide residency requirements as stated below, you will be subject to criminal and/or civil sanctions. #### Bona Fide Residency Requirements: You’re a bona fide resident if you’ve resided in the state of Louisiana continuously during the 6 months immediately prior to the date you apply for any license and if you’ve established Louisiana as your legal domicile. You must demonstrate compliance with all of the following, as applicable: - If you’re registered to vote, you’re registered to vote in Louisiana - If you’re licensed to drive a motor vehicle, you have a valid Louisiana driver’s license - If you own a motor vehicle located within Louisiana, you have a valid Louisiana registration for that vehicle - If you earn an income, you have filed a Louisiana state income tax return and have complied with state income tax law and regulations. Any person, corporation, or other legal entity that possesses a resident license from any other state or country shall not qualify for a resident license in Louisiana. How do I replace a lost license? If you lost your license, you can purchase a duplicate for \$2 per license. If you purchased it online or through a mobile device, you can reprint it for free. No duplicates are allowed for temporary licenses. What is the Louisiana/Texas Reciprocal Agreement? The waters in western Louisiana form a mutual border with Texas, so Louisiana and Texas have a reciprocal agreement that allows Louisiana and Texas recreational fishermen to fish border waters (except the Gulf of America) under their resident license from their home state. They are not required to purchase a nonresident license. Those exempted from resident licenses for their state (see above) are also included in this agreement. Border waters include: - Caddo Lake - Toledo Bend Reservoir - Sabine River - Sabine Lake - Sabine Pass Louisiana residents age 65 or older are not required to purchase a Texas nonresident license to fish in any Texas public waters (both freshwater and saltwater), but they must have a valid Louisiana resident senior fishing license(s) and comply with Texas law. Louisiana residents from 17 to 64 years of age are still required to purchase a Texas nonresident fishing license when fishing in Texas waters, except border waters. Likewise, Texas residents age 65 or older may fish in any Louisiana public waters (both freshwater and saltwater) as long as they possess any type of valid Special Texas Resident license for seniors and comply with Louisiana law. This includes Texas residents born before September 1, 1930. ![](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/build/img/homepage/SVGs/FooterGraphic.svg) ![Tyler M. Bosworth](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/assets/Homepage/Images/secretaryHeadsho.webp) ## Secretary *Tyler M. 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![image of an angler fishing at sunrise](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/assets/Fishing/Recreational_Fishing/Images/Man-Fishing-12---Dudarev-Mikhail-Shutterstock-rec.jpg) If you’re age 18 or older, you must have a Basic Fishing License to fish recreationally in Louisiana waters. This license includes all legal means/gear for catching freshwater species. If you’re fishing south of the [Louisiana saltwater line\*](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/boundaries), you must also have a Saltwater License (unless you are fishing south of the saltwater line and targeting and possessing freshwater fish only, then you only need to possess a Basic Fishing License). This license includes all legal means/gear for catching saltwater species. Please note that if you’re fishing with a pole or hook and line without a reel and without artificial bait or any of the following: dip nets, landing nets, minnow traps, crab nets, or crab lines, you just need a **Hook and Line License**; no other license is required. Learn more about [LDWF's recreational crabbing license requirements](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/recreational-crab-oyster-shrimp). > **Need Assistance?** > Please contact: [225-765-2898](tel:2257652898) (Wait times may be up to 30 minutes) > Hours of Operation 8:00 am-4:00 pm CT You are not required to have Basic or Saltwater Fishing licenses if you are: - A resident or nonresident under age 18 (i.e. age 17 and under) - A resident born before June 1, 1940, who has lived in Louisiana for 6 months. If you meet one of the above criteria, you must still have proof of age in your possession whenever fishing. > Annual recreational fishing licenses are valid from the date of purchase and one year (365 days) from the date of purchase. If you purchase your license online, you can select an option to have your license renewed automatically every year. Recreational Fishing License Frequently Asked Questions | License/Permit Type | Resident, Military, and Student Fee | Nonresident Fee | Nonresident Native 10-Day | Nonresident 5-Day | |---|---|---|---|---| | Basic Fishing (includes all legal recreational freshwater gear) | \$17 | \$68 | \$17 | \$30 | | Saltwater (Basic Fishing License required; includes all legal recreational saltwater gear) | \$15 | \$60 | \$15 | \$30 | | Hook and Line (cane pole)1 | \$5 | — | \$5 | — | | Senior Hunting/Fishing2 | \$5 | — | — | — | | Louisiana Sportsman's Paradise3 | \$100 | \$400 | \$100 | \$120 | | Charter Passenger Saltwater4 (3-day) | \$20 | \$20 | — | — | | Charter Passenger Freshwater (3-day) | \$10 | \$10 | | | 1Allows licenseholder to fish using a pole or hook and line without a reel and without artificial bait or any of the following: dip nets, landing nets, minnow traps, crab nets, or crab lines. No other license is required. 2Any resident age 60 or older must obtain a Senior Hunting/Fishing License to hunt or fish. This license is in lieu of Basic and Saltwater Fishing Licenses; Basic, Deer, Waterfowl, and Turkey Hunting Licenses; and WMA Access Permit. It also includes all legal gear privileges. This license is free for residents born before June 1, 1940. 3Louisiana Sportsman’s Paradise License includes Basic and Saltwater Fishing Licenses; Basic, Deer, Waterfowl, and Turkey Hunting Licenses; WMA Access Permit; and all legal gear privileges except for trawls longer than 25 feet. 4Valid to fish from a charter vessel in saltwater areas of the state, with a licensed guide on board at all times. ### Recreational Saltwater Bowfishing Permit A recreational saltwater bowfishing permit for the recreational fishery's private and charter sectors is required beginning January 1, 2024. The permit is free of charge and will be valid for one year from the date issued. Individuals 18 years of age and older taking or attempting to take saltwater recreational fish with bowfishing gear. Any person on a charter bowfishing trip, who pays a fee for that trip, is not required to have this permit, but the permit is required for the captain of that charter vessel. Charter guides must use charter license number and obtain a CHARTER bowfishing permit. [Get or Renew Your LDWF Bowfishing Permit](https://ldwf.wlf.la.gov/bowp/loginchoice?ReturnUrl=%2Fbowp) ### Offshore and Federal Permits **Recreational Offshore Landing Permit (ROLP)** Private recreational anglers are required to have a valid Recreational Offshore Landing Permit (ROLP) to possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, groupers, snappers, hinds, cobia, wahoo, and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters. This permit is free of charge. Minors (under age 18) are not required to have an ROLP. Only register for an ROLP if you're planning to go on a private, recreational offshore trip. You do not need an ROLP if you do not fish offshore, if you only go offshore on charter boats as a client (as you’re covered by the captain’s Charter ROLP), or if you do not fish for or land those species. So, if you're fishing for speckled trout offshore, you do not need an ROLP. But if you land red snapper, you do. [Get or Renew Your ROLP](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/rolp) **Highly Migratory Species Angling Permit** Recreational vessels fishing for any federally regulated highly migratory species (HMS)—Atlantic tunas (bluefin, yellowfin, bigeye, skipjack and albacore), sharks, swordfish, white and blue marlin, sailfish and spearfish—must have a federal HMS Angling Permit. You may not sell your catch under this permit. The permit fee is \$20. You may apply for an initial or renewal permit one of the following ways: - [Get Your HMS Permit Online](https://hmspermits.noaa.gov/) - [Download the HMS Permit Application](https://hmspermits.noaa.gov/applicationPackageDownload) and submit it by mail - Call [888-872-8862](tel:8888728862) to request an application to be mailed to you and submit it by mail. There are mandatory reporting requirements associated with this permit. You must report all bluefin tuna landings and dead discards, and swordfish, white and blue marlin, sailfish, and spearfish landings to NOAA Fisheries within 24 hours of your vessel returning from the trip. [Report Your HMS Catch Online](https://hmspermits.noaa.gov/catchReports), via the [HMS Catch Reporting app](https://hmspermits.noaa.gov/mobileApp "HMS Catch Reporting app"), or by calling [800-894-5528](tel:8008945528). You can purchase a recreational fishing license\*: - [Online](https://louisianaoutdoors.com/licenses-and-permits?utm_source=Rec_Fishing_Licensing_Page&utm_medium=Web&utm_campaign=LDWF_Website "buy an LDWF fishing license") - At LDWF Headquarters at 2000 Quail Drive in Baton Rouge and many [local fishing license retailers](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/?action=table.preview&tableID=28). \*This does not apply to most military, student, disability, and lifetime licenses. See [Special LDWF Licenses for details.](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/special-licenses-and-permits) Online payment options include Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express; these purchases include a small handling fee. If you purchase your license online (via smartphone, laptop, tablet, etc.), you will not receive a license in the mail. You will receive a text with a temporary authorization number and an email with the temporary authorization number and a PDF of your licenses, which you can print and/or save to the electronic device you take fishing. Louisiana citizens with a Louisiana driver’s license or ID card can also now use the [LA Wallet app](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/news/ldwf-recreational-hunting-fishing-licenses-now-on-la-wallet) to display their purchased LDWF licenses on their smartphone. To purchase a license at the resident rate, you must meet the bona fide residency requirements defined below and present one of the following valid forms of identification: - Louisiana driver’s license (valid for 6 months or more) - Louisiana ID card (issued by the Louisiana Department of Public Safety) If you obtain a resident license but do not comply with the bona fide residency requirements as stated below, you will be subject to criminal and/or civil sanctions. #### Bona Fide Residency Requirements: You’re a bona fide resident if you’ve resided in the state of Louisiana continuously during the 6 months immediately prior to the date you apply for any license and if you’ve established Louisiana as your legal domicile. You must demonstrate compliance with all of the following, as applicable: - If you’re registered to vote, you’re registered to vote in Louisiana - If you’re licensed to drive a motor vehicle, you have a valid Louisiana driver’s license - If you own a motor vehicle located within Louisiana, you have a valid Louisiana registration for that vehicle - If you earn an income, you have filed a Louisiana state income tax return and have complied with state income tax law and regulations. Any person, corporation, or other legal entity that possesses a resident license from any other state or country shall not qualify for a resident license in Louisiana. If you lost your license, you can purchase a duplicate for \$2 per license. If you purchased it online or through a mobile device, you can reprint it for free. No duplicates are allowed for temporary licenses. The waters in western Louisiana form a mutual border with Texas, so Louisiana and Texas have a reciprocal agreement that allows Louisiana and Texas recreational fishermen to fish border waters (except the Gulf of America) under their resident license from their home state. They are not required to purchase a nonresident license. Those exempted from resident licenses for their state (see above) are also included in this agreement. Border waters include: - Caddo Lake - Toledo Bend Reservoir - Sabine River - Sabine Lake - Sabine Pass Louisiana residents age 65 or older are not required to purchase a Texas nonresident license to fish in any Texas public waters (both freshwater and saltwater), but they must have a valid Louisiana resident senior fishing license(s) and comply with Texas law. Louisiana residents from 17 to 64 years of age are still required to purchase a Texas nonresident fishing license when fishing in Texas waters, except border waters. Likewise, Texas residents age 65 or older may fish in any Louisiana public waters (both freshwater and saltwater) as long as they possess any type of valid Special Texas Resident license for seniors and comply with Louisiana law. This includes Texas residents born before September 1, 1930.

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