Buy A South Dakota Fishing License Online Today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Question: At what age do you need a fishing license in South Dakota?
Answer: All anglers ages 16 and older to possess a valid fishing license while fishing in the state of South Dakota.
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How much does a South Dakota fishing license cost online?
Fishing licenses in South Dakota can range from $5.00 for a Resident Setline license to under $70.00 for a Nonresident Annual fishing license. Take a look below for all the resident and nonresident fishing licenses and prices.
South Dakota Resident Fishing License Prices
South Dakota Resident Annual Fishing License: For resident fishing and taking frogs or turtles.
$28.00 BUY NOW
South Dakota Resident 1-Day Fishing License: For resident fishing and taking frogs or turtles.
$8.00 BUY NOW
South Dakota Resident Senior Fishing License | Ages 65 and Older: For resident fishing and taking frogs or turtles.
$12.00 BUY NOW
South Dakota Resident Fish Spearing & Archery Fishing Permit: Allows resident anglers, with a valid fishing license, to take game fish with a spear, legal speargun, or legal bow and arrow.
$5.00 BUY NOW
South Dakota Resident Setline License: Residents must have a separate license for each setline they operate.
$5.00 BUY NOW
South Dakota Resident Hoopnet License: Residents must have a separate license for each hoop net they operate.
$10.00 BUY NOW
South Dakota Resident Nursing Facility Group License:The license only applies to permanent residents of the nursing home. It does not apply to staff or employees of the nursing home.
$35.00 – See DETAILS
South Dakota Resident Combo Fishing and Hunting License Prices
South Dakota Resident Combo Fish/Hunt License | Ages 19 and Older: Allows residents to fish (including taking frogs and turtles) and hunt small game.
$55.00 BUY NOW
South Dakota Resident Senior Combo Fish/Hunt License | Ages 65 and Older: Allows for residents to fish (including taking frogs and turtles) and hunt small game.
$40.00 BUY NOW
South Dakota Resident Reduced Fee Combo Hunt/Fish Card:Residents with total disability and certain veterans who qualify, and are approved, will be issued a Disabled/Veteran Hunting and Fishing Card that is good for 4 years.
$10.00 – Reduced Fee RULES
How much does an South Dakota nonresident fishing license cost online?
South Dakota Nonresident Fishing License Prices
South Dakota Nonresident Annual Fishing License: For resident fishing and taking frogs or turtles.
$67.00 BUY NOW
South Dakota Nonresident 1-Day Fishing License: For resident fishing and taking frogs or turtles.
$16.00 BUY NOW
South Dakota Nonresident 3-Day Fishing License: For resident fishing and taking frogs or turtles for 3 consecutive days.
$37.00 BUY NOW
South Dakota Nonresident Youth Fishing License | Ages Up to 16 – Option 2: Nonresident under 16 do not need a fishing license when fishing with a parent or guardian who has a valid South Dakota fishing license. The youth’s fish must be included in the daily and possession limit of the parent or guardian.
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View the South Dakota Fishing Regulations.
Where can I buy an South Dakota fishing license?
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All information listed above can also be seen on the fishing license page of the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks website.