Louisiana Fishing License

Louisiana is known as the Sportsman’s Paradise due in part to its world class fishing.  Among the freshwater fish populating lakes and bayous are bass (striped, smallmouth, and largemouth),  paddlefish, bream, sunfish, bowfin, drum, buffalo, catfish (channel, blue, and yellow), crappie and alligator garfish, all of which are popular with fishermen.  Crews will have the opportunity to throw cast nets and fish with fly rods and conventional tackle.

If your crew wants to participate in the fishing program offered by Swamp Base, you will need to purchase the appropriate license. Crew members 16 years of age and older are required to have a Louisiana Fishing License when going on the trek. These can be purchased in advance of your trek. You will need to know your Social Security Number to purchase a license.  Recreational fishing licenses may be purchased online or by telephone using Visa or MasterCard. Call toll free 1-888-765-2602. An authorization number for immediate use will be provided and licenses will be mailed to the licensee.

You can also visit http://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/licenses/fishing.  Please note that a service fee is charged for online purchases. Scouts under the age of 16 can fish under a licensed adult.

Louisiana Resident Fishing License - $9.50 (expires June 30, 2014.)

Non-resident Fishing License - $5.00 per day (4 day license recommended)

Note: When selecting dates, please use the first four days in which you’ll be on the paddle. Do not include your Arrival Day.