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Get an Alabama Fishing License

After you purchase an Alabama fishing license, you will have many places to put your license to use considering the number of freshwater reservoirs, public fishing lakes, rivers, streams and Mobile Delta waters as well as over the 60 miles of saltwater shoreline that borders the Gulf of Mexico. You can buy a license online and read the AL fishing laws in this section.

ALABAMA FISHING LAWS AND REGULATIONS

Before go on your first fishing trip in Alabama, you will need to know the fishing rules and regulations. Since Alabama offers both freshwater and saltwater fishing opportunities, be sure to check the appropriate set of regulations for the area where you will be fishing.

IT’S NOT A FEE, IT’S A CONTRIBUTION

Whether you are fishing for largemouth bass on Alabama’s Double Oak Lake or heading offshore for snapper in the Gulf of Mexico, you can contribute to conserving state fish populations by applying catch and release best practices.

ALABAMA FISHING LICENSE INFORMATION

An Alabama freshwater or saltwater fishing license can be purchased either online from the Alabama Department of Conservation & Natural Resources or from an approved license agent such as a tackle shop.
Alabama fishing licenses expire annually on August 31.
Take advantage of Alabama’s two free apps. With the Outdoor Alabama app you can get information about fishing season dates, how to purchase a fishing license and more.

AL FISHING LAWS & REGULATIONS

Alabama has its own set of fishing laws and regulations that need to be followed in order to protect their fish populations

AL FRESHWATER FISHING REGULATIONS

RESPONSIBLE FISHING STARTS WITH YOU

Learn how you can start protecting our aquatic natural resources.

LEARN MORE ABOUT CONSERVATION

THE IMPORTANCE OF FISHING REGULATIONS

CATCH AND RELEASE BEST PRACTICES

AL FISHING RESOURCES/INFO

Additional resources and information can be found directly on the Alabama Department of Conservation & Natural Resources site.

FRESHWATER LICENSE INFORMATION

SALTWATER LICENSE INFORMATION

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