Alabama Fishing License
Getting an Alabama Fishing License can be done on line or at authorized outlets. The process is managed by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Read about camping, hunting, swimming, state parks, conservation, and so much more on the DCNR home web page: Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Home Page
Fishing Gulf Shores Alabama
Alabama Fishing License - Did You Know?
Welcome to Alabama
Alabama Contour Map
- Alabama has 47 flood control/recreation reservoirs 500 acres and larger, 77,000 miles of rivers, streams including the Mobile Delta and 23 Alabama State Public Fishing Lakes
- Alabama features 11 Premier Bass Fishing Lakes: Lakes Guntersville, Wheeler, Pickwick, Lewis Smith, Neely Henry, Logan Martin, Lay, Jordan, Alabama River, Eufaula, and the Mobile-Tensaw River Delta
- The Alabama License year runs from September first thru August 31st
- An Alabama Fishing License is required if you are 12 years of age and older. Additional criteria are identified for a possible lifetime license.
- Alabama has three state fish hatcheries - Click on this following link to read more about these hatcheries. Alabama Fish Hatcheries
Alabama Reservoir Dam
| Hatchery Name | Location | Description | Production Focus |
| Estaboga Fish Hatchery | Located in Calhoun County | 32 Ponds measuring over 22.6 acres | Marion Strain Largemouth, Bluegill, Redear, Wipers, Spotted Bass, Grass Carp, Channel Cats, Black Crappie, Redeye Bass |
| Marion Fish Hatchery | Located in Perry County | 100 Ponds for a total of 63.4 acres | Florida Bass, Bluegill, Redears, Stripers, Wipers, Channel Cats, Grass Carp, Southern Walleye |
| Carbon Hill Hatchery | Located in Walker County | 16 ponds for a total of 17.4 acres | Marion Strain Bass, Bluegill, Redears, Wipers, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie |
Alabama Fishing License Fees
The fee structure below is now a couple years old, but will give you an overview of anticipated costs for an Alabama Fishing License. Click on the link below to see the current fees and also to order your current license online. These fees are subject to change annually so check this link to see the current fee structure:Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Online License Order
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ALABAMA Fishing License Fees 2012
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| Resident Saltwater Pier | $6.00 |
| Resident Saltwater Annual | $21.20 |
| Resident Freshwater Annual | $12.10 |
| Resident Lifetime Fishing Ages 12-49 | $252.45 |
| Resident Lifetime Fishing Ages 50+ | $151.45 |
| Non Res Saltwater Pier | $11.00 |
| Non Res Saltwater Annual | $45.40 |
| Non Res Freshwater Annual | $46.40 |
- Must have adobe reader and printer ready and available to print your document during the order process.
- US Residents must have a valid driver's license or valid state issued ID. Non Us Residents must have a valid driver's license, ID card or passport issued by their country of residence.
Alabama Trophy Fish Records
| Alabama Species | Alabama State Record | World Record |
| Blue Catfish | 120 lbs 4 oz (2012) | Formerly 109 lbs |
| Blue Gill | 4 lbs 12 oz (1950) | 4 lbs 12 oz |
| Channel Catfish | 40 lbs (1967) | 59 lbs |
| Black Crappie | 4 lbs 5 oz (1997 & 1984) | 6 lbs |
| Flathead Catfish | 80 lbs (1986) | 123 lbs |
| Largemouth Bass | 16 lbs 8 oz (1987) | 22 lbs 4 oz |
| Sauger | 5 lbs 2 oz (1972) | 6 lbs |
| Striped Bass | 55 lbs (1959) | 67 lbs 1 oz |
| Walleye | 10 lbs 14 oz (1980) | 22 lbs 11 oz |
| White Bass | 4 lbs 9 oz | 6 lbs 7 oz |
| Wiper | 25 lbs 15 oz | 27 lbs 5 oz |
Alabama River, Contour, Elevation
One final resource for Alabama is this web link to show you an arial view of the contours, rivers and large lakes in Alabama. Alabama Maps and Contours.We are an Amazon Affiliate. If you purchase a product we recommend or another product while on Amazon, we may receive a small commission. Our staff recommends items that we have personally owned, used/tested, researched or we have fished with trusted anglers who recommend them. These products will not cost you any more than what is posted.