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Frequently Asked Questions
Question: At what age is a valid fishing license required to fish in Georgia?
Answer: The state of Georgia requires anyone 16 years of age or older to possess a valid Georgia fishing license to fish in the state.
Question: Are freshwater and saltwater fishing licenses sold separately in Georgia?
Answer: Basic fishing license privileges in Georgia cover both freshwater (except mountain trout) and saltwater, as well as access to the state properties.
Question: What is the Saltwater Information Program permit?
Answer: In order to fish saltwater in Georgia, you will need to possess the FREE Saltwater Information Program (SIP) permit in addition to a valid fishing license.
Question: Are any additional permits or stamps needed to fish for mountain trout in Georgia?
Answer: Fishing for mountain trout in Georgia does require the purchase of a trout license and is required for all anglers ages 16 and older. Some license available already include this permit, so make sure to check below for those that do.
Question: When does my Georgia fishing license expire?
Answer: In Georgia, annual fishing licenses are valid for one (1) full year after date of purchase and can be stacked to create a license for any year duration.
PRICES DISCLOSURE: We do our best to stay current, but prices can change without notice to us. The prices below may or may not be the exact current prices for the license(s) listed.
How much does a fishing license cost?
Fishing licenses in Georgia can range from about $3.00 for a Disabled Annual fishing license to about $1,500.00 for a Nonresident Grandchild Lifetime Sportsman’s License. Take a look below for all the resident and nonresident fishing licenses and prices.
Georgia Resident Fishing License Prices
Georgia Resident Annual Fishing License | Ages 16 – 64:
$15.00 BUY NOW
Georgia Resident 1-Day Fishing License:
$5.00 BUY NOW
Georgia Resident Optional Youth Fishing License | Ages 12 – 15: Privileges for the multi-year Youth License last until the person’s 17th birthday.
$10.00 BUY NOW
Georgia Resident Disabled Annual Fishing License:
$3.00 BUY NOW
Georgia Resident Disabled 3-Year Fishing License:
$9.00 BUY NOW
Georgia Resident Annual Combo Fish/Hunt License:
$30.00 BUY NOW
Georgia Resident 1-Day Combo Fish/Hunt License:
$5.00 BUY NOW
Georgia Resident Additional Day Combo Fish/Hunt License: Purchase up to 10 additional consecutive days to extend daily fishing license.
$1.00 BUY NOW
Georgia Resident Sportsman’s License Prices
NOTE for Sportsman’s Licenses below: A Sportsman’s License provides all state paid hunting and fishing privileges. A Sportsman’s license of annual or longer duration requires completion of a qualifying hunter education course.
Georgia Resident Annual Sportsman’s License | Ages 16 – 64:
$65.00 BUY NOW
Georgia Resident Senior Annual Sportsman’s License | Ages 65 and Older:
$7.00 BUY NOW
Georgia Resident 1-Day Sportsman’s License | Ages 16 – 64:
$25.00 BUY NOW
Georgia Resident Additional Day Sportsman’s License | Ages 16 – 64:
$3.00 BUY NOW
Georgia Resident Youth Sportsman’s License (Optional) | Ages 15 and Under: Resident youth hunters age 15 and under can get a Youth Sportsman’s License. The youth must complete hunter education in order to hunt without supervision or to hunt after their 16th birthday under this license.
$15.00 BUY NOW
Georgia Resident 1-Time Honorary Veteran 1-Year Sportsman’s License:
FREE GET NOW
Georgia Resident Disability Annual Sportsman’s License:
$5.00 BUY NOW
Georgia Resident Disability 3-Year Sportsman’s License:
$15.00 BUY NOW
Georgia Resident Military & Veterans Lifetime Sportsman’s: Honorably Discharged Only. Must have copy of Georgia picture ID, Copy of DD 214, and copy of Hunter Education Card.
$600.00 BUY NOW
Georgia Resident Lifetime Sportsman’s License Prices
NOTE for the Lifetime Sportsman’s Licenses below, application process is required.
Georgia Resident Infant Lifetime Sportsman’s License | Ages Under 2:
$500.00 BUY NOW
Georgia Resident Youth Lifetime Sportsman’s License | Ages 2 – 15:
$600.00 BUY NOW
Georgia Resident Adult Lifetime Sportsman’s License | Ages 16 – 49:
$750.00 BUY NOW
Georgia Resident Older Adult Lifetime Sportsman’s License | Ages 50 – 59:
$375.00 BUY NOW
Georgia Resident Senior Discount Lifetime Sportsman’s License | Ages 60 – 64:
$315.00 BUY NOW
Georgia Resident Senior Lifetime Sportsman’s License | Ages 65 and Older:
$70.00 BUY NOW
Georgia Resident Senior Lifetime Fishing License | Ages 65 and Older:
$35.00 BUY NOW
Georgia Resident FREE Senior Lifetime Sportsman’s | Ages 65 and Older: Resident must have been born on or before June 30, 1952.
FREE GET NOW
Georgia Resident Fishing Permit and Stamp Prices
Georgia Resident Annual Trout Stamp:
$10.00 BUY NOW
Georgia Resident 1-Day Trout Stamp:
$5.00 BUY NOW
Georgia Resident Additional Day Trout Stamp: Purchase up to 10 additional stamps to extend daily trout fishing privileges.
$1.00 BUY NOW
Georgia Resident Annual SIP Permit:
FREE GET NOW
How much does a nonresident fishing license cost?
Georgia Nonresident Fishing License Prices
Georgia Nonresident Annual Fishing License | Ages 16 and Older:
$50.00 BUY NOW
Georgia Nonresident 1-Day Fishing License | Ages 16 and Older:
$10.00 BUY NOW
Georgia Nonresident Additional Day Fishing License | Ages 16 and Older: Purchase up to 10 additional consecutive days to extend daily fishing license.
$3.50 BUY NOW
Georgia Nonresident Sportsman’s License Prices
Georgia Nonresident Annual Sportsman’s License | Ages 16 – 64:
$400.00 BUY NOW
Georgia Nonresident 1-Day Sportsman’s License | Ages 16 – 64:
$170.00 BUY NOW
Georgia Nonresident Additional Day Sportsman’s License | Ages 16 – 64:
$20.00 BUY NOW
Georgia Nonresident Youth Sportsman’s License (Optional) | Ages 15 and Under: Resident youth hunters age 15 and under can get a Youth Sportsman’s License. The youth must complete hunter education in order to hunt without supervision or to hunt after their 16th birthday under this license.
$50.00 BUY NOW
Georgia Nonresident Lifetime Sportsman’s License Prices
NOTE for the Lifetime Sportsman’s License below, application process is required.
Georgia Nonresident Infant Lifetime Sportsman’s License | Ages Under 2:
$500.00 BUY NOW
Georgia Nonresident Grandchild Lifetime Sportsman’s License | Ages 2 – 15:
$1,500.00 BUY NOW
Georgia Nonresident Permit and Stamp Prices
Georgia Nonresident Annual Trout Stamp:
$25.00 BUY NOW
Georgia Nonresident 1-Day Trout Stamp:
$10.00 BUY NOW
Georgia Nonresident Additional Day Trout Stamp: Purchase up to 10 additional stamps to extend daily trout fishing privileges.
$10.00 BUY NOW
Georgia Nonresident Annual SIP Permit:
FREE GET NOW
View the Georgia Freshwater Fishing Regulations.
View the Georgia Saltwater Fishing Regulations.
Where can I buy a fishing license?
Here are some of the best places to fish in Georgia.
All information listed above can also be seen on the Fishing Licenses page of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources website.