How much is a fishing license in Mississippi?

Fishing licenses in Mississippi can range from just over $5.00 for a Resident 3-Day fishing license to about $1,500.00 for a Non Resident Native Lifetime fishing license. Take a look below for all the resident and non resident fishing licenses and prices.




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 in Mississippi?

NOTE: All Resident prices below include the $1.00 “Agent Fee” and $1.29 “Process Fee” 

Mississippi Resident Annual Sportsman’s License: Excludes Saltwater Fishing.

$47.29  BUY NOW

Mississippi Resident 3-Day Freshwater Fishing License:

$5.29  BUY NOW

Mississippi Resident Annual Freshwater Fishing/All-Game Hunting License: Does not include Archery/Primitive Weapon/Crossbow.

$27.29  BUY NOW

Mississippi Resident Annual Freshwater Fishing/Small-Game Hunting License:

$12.29  BUY NOW

How much is  saltwater fishing license in Mississippi?

Mississippi Resident Annual Saltwater Fishing License: 

$12.29  BUY NOW

How much is a lifetime fishing license in Mississippi?

Mississippi Resident Lifetime Sportsman’s License | Birth to 12:

$500.00  BUY NOW

Mississippi Resident Lifetime Sportsman’s License | Ages 13 and Older:

$1,000.00  BUY NOW

Mississippi Resident Annual Sr. Lifetime Saltwater Fishing License | Ages 65 and Older: 

$7.29  BUY NOW




How much is a non resident fishing license in Mississippi?

Mississippi Non Resident Annual Freshwater Fishing License: Price includes the $3.00 “Agent Fee” and $1.29 “Process Fee”.

$64.29  BUY NOW

Mississippi Non Resident 3-Day Freshwater Fishing License: Price includes the $2.00 “Agent Fee” and $1.29 “Process Fee”.

$18.29  BUY NOW

Mississippi Non Resident 1-Day Freshwater Fishing License: Price includes the $1.00 “Agent Fee” and $1.29 “Process Fee”.

$10.29  BUY NOW

Mississippi Non Resident Armed Forces 14-Day Combo Freshwater/Hunt License: Must apply through MDWFP – Application. (Includes Fall Turkey and Archery/Primitive Weapon/Crossbow. Does not include Saltwater Fishing). Price includes the $1.29 “Process Fee”.

$34.29  BUY NOW

How much is a non resident saltwater fishing license in Mississippi?

Mississippi Non Resident Annual Saltwater Fishing License: Price include the $3.00 “Agent Fee” and $1.29 “Process Fee”.

$34.29  BUY NOW

Mississippi Non Resident 3-Day Saltwater Fishing License: Price include the $2.00 “Agent Fee” and $1.29 “Process Fee”.

$18.29  BUY NOW

How much is a non resident lifetime fishing license in Mississippi?

Mississippi Nonresident Native Lifetime License: See brochure here.

$1,500.00  BUY NOW

Where can I buy a fishing license?

Here are some of the best places to fish in Mississippi.

All information listed above can also be seen on the fishing license page of the Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: At what age are you required to possess a valid fishing license in Mississippi?

Answer: Mississippi residents ages 16 – 64 are required to possess a valid Mississippi fishing license for fresh or marine (saltwater). This also applies to lakes and reservoirs but does NOT include privately owned ponds or streams.

Question: I am 68 years old and a resident of Mississippi. Do I need a fishing license?

Answer: Effective July 1, 2010, Mississippi residents ages 65 and older that want to fish saltwater areas are required to purchase a Lifetime Recreational Saltwater fishing license.

Question: I am going to visits Mississippi for fishing near Highway 90. What fishing license is required?

Answer: If you are fishing anywhere south of Highway 90, you need a valid saltwater fishing license. If you are fishing between I-10 and Highway 90, a valid saltwater or freshwater fishing license is required. If you are strictly fishing north of I-10, a saltwater license is not valid. 

Question: I am disabled. Do I have to have a fishing license in Mississippi?

Answer: If you are disabled per the definition of MS. Code 79-7 and 49-9, you are exempt and not required to possess a valid fishing license in Mississippi. See RULES here.