{"id":32053,"date":"2021-11-15T14:24:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-15T13:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/?p=32053"},"modified":"2026-04-07T08:56:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T08:56:15","slug":"mississippi-fishing-license","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/mississippi-fishing-license\/","title":{"rendered":"Mississippi Fishing License: The Complete Guide for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><p>The &#8220;Hospitality State&#8221; is not just about true southern warmth, although it <em>is<\/em> true to its nickname. It&#8217;s also home to the mighty <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/ultimate-fishing-guide-mississippi-river\/\">Mississippi River<\/a>, the Gulf Coast&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/mississippi-inshore-reefs-family-fishing\/\">inshore reefs<\/a>, Largemouth Bass holes like the Ross Barnett Reservoir and Grenada Lake, and many other hotspots for anglers of all sorts. In order to fully enjoy everything these waters have to offer, you&rsquo;ll need to get a Mississippi fishing license first.<\/p><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/player.js\" async><\/script><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/py2xyfpztv.js\" async type=\"module\"><\/script><style>wistia-player[media-id='py2xyfpztv']:not(:defined) { background: center \/ contain no-repeat url('https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/py2xyfpztv\/swatch'); display: block; filter: blur(5px); padding-top:56.25%; }<\/style><wistia-player media-id=\"py2xyfpztv\" aspect=\"1.7777777777777777\"><div class=\"wistia_preload_transcript_outer_wrapper\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%; display:flex; justify-content:center; align-items: center; margin-top:-56.25%;\"><div class=\"wistia_preload_transcript_inner_wrapper\" style=\" overflow: auto;\"><p class=\"wistia_preload_transcript_text\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 5px !important;\">From the mighty Mississippi River to the Gulf of Mexico, the hospitality state certainly lives up to its nickname with a warm welcome for visiting and local anglers alike. But before you cast a line in the state&#039;s rich waterways, you&#039;re going to need a Mississippi fishing license.\r\n\r\nWe&#039;re here today to let you in on everything you need to know about getting your hands on one. We&#039;ll talk you through the different types of licenses available, where to get one, and much more.\r\n\r\nFirst things first, who needs a Mississippi fishing license? Well, pretty much every angler over the age of sixteen needs a permit to catch fish here, whether fishing in freshwater or saltwater.\r\n\r\nThe only exceptions are disabled residents who are considered to be visually impaired, multiple amputees, paraplegic, service connected veterans, or those considered one hundred percent disabled by the Social Security Administration. There&#039;s also good news for seniors.\r\n\r\nAny Mississippi resident over the age of sixty five can fish for free, but they&#039;ll need to get a resident senior exempt license, which will cover them for the rest of their life.\r\n\r\nThings aren&#039;t so straightforward, though, when it comes to which fishing license you should choose. There are different licenses for freshwater and saltwater fishing with different options for residents and nonresidents. If you&#039;ve been living in Mississippi for the past eighteen months, there are a number of options available. Thinking of freshwater fishing? There are three day licenses and yearlong licenses on offer with options for small game or all game. Up for hitting the golf? A yearlong license is your only option, but they come in around the ten dollar mark, so it won&#039;t break the bank.\r\n\r\nIf you&#039;re a keen angler and want to try both, there are combo licenses on offer in Mississippi. Choose from the Super Sportsman or Avid angler packages that last a year, or go all in and get a lifetime license that will let you enjoy hospitality state&#039;s rich waterways indefinitely.\r\n\r\nNonresidents born in Mississippi are able to take advantage of the lifetime licenses the state offers, and you&#039;ll also have the option of one day, three day, and yearlong freshwater licenses along with three day or yearlong saltwater permits. These are around triple the price of what residents would pay, but still affordable enough if you&#039;re coming to focus on fishing. Finally, if you&#039;re a member of the armed forces, you can get a combo fourteen day hunt and fish license. This will let you hit rivers, lakes, and the gulf. What better way to make the most of any downtime you get.\r\n\r\nSo you know which licenses are available. Now it&#039;s down to getting one. Lucky for you, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks has made the process pretty straightforward. Head over to their website, and you could get your Mississippi fishing license within minutes. Keep it on any smart device or print it off, you&#039;re good to go. If you prefer to do things in person, you can get your license at any of Mississippi&#039;s licensed sales agents, such as Walmart or select hardware stores.\r\n\r\nAnd that just about covers it. So to summarize, every angler over the age of sixteen needs a Mississippi fishing license with free permits available to seniors. There are different options for freshwater and saltwater fishing with more combo options available. And you can buy your license online on the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks website or from any registered vendor.\r\n\r\nNow that you know how to get your fishing license, it&#039;s time to plan your next angling adventure. When you&#039;re ready, head over to fishingbooker dot com and book your Mississippi fishing charter.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/wistia-player><p>In this guide, we&#8217;ll cover everything you need to know about Mississippi fishing permits, where and how to purchase them, who can fish without a license, and what permits are available for residents and non-residents.&nbsp;<\/p><h2 id=\"who-needs-a-fishing-license-in-mississippi\">Who needs a fishing license in Mississippi?<\/h2><p>All anglers aged 16 and over need to obtain a valid <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/charters\/search\/us\/MS?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=32053\">Mississippi<\/a> license in order to legally fish in the state. Licenses are issued every month and are effective for a year from the date of purchase, covering fresh and saltwater fisheries. However, no matter your residency status, you won&rsquo;t be able to catch fish in privately owned ponds and streams.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Both residents and visitors are required to obtain a Wildlife Management Area (WMA) User Permit for hunting, fishing, and trapping on US Forest Service WMAs.<\/p><h2 id=\"information-for-residents\">Information for Residents<\/h2><p>While there are various options available for both residents and visitors, some types of fishing permits are reserved for Mississippians.&nbsp;<\/p><p>The <strong>Mississippi Lifetime License <\/strong>offers cost-saving benefits and provides lifelong access to the local fisheries. In order to apply for these licenses, you have to be a native-born Mississippian or domiciled in the state for at least 18 months before obtaining the license. Senior residents aged 65 and older are able to obtain a Lifetime Recreational Saltwater fishing license at a discount rate.&nbsp;<\/p><p>All fees collected by the MDWFP go to the Wildlife Endowment Fund to help various educational activities, research projects, and wildlife management and enforcement programs.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Resident anglers can also purchase one of the following license packages:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Super Sportsman<\/strong>. This fishing and hunting combination package includes a Mississippi Sportsman license and a Saltwater Fishing license, as well as a WMA User Permit, a state waterfowl stamp, and a one-year subscription to the Mississippi Outdoors Magazine.<\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Avid Angler. <\/strong>This is a fishing-only package that includes a Small Game\/Freshwater Fishing license and a Saltwater Fishing license, along with a one-year subscription to the Mississippi Outdoors Magazine.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>You can learn more about the Mississippi license packages <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdwfp.com\/license\/license-packages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p><h3 id=\"cost-for-residents\">Cost for Residents<\/h3><table class=\"table table-bordered table-hover\">\n      <thead>\n         <tr>\n            <th>Resident License Type<\/th>\n       \n            <th>Cost<\/th>\n <th>Agent Fee<\/th>\n <th>Process Fee<\/th>\n         <\/tr>\n      <\/thead>\n      \n         <tbody><tr>\n            <td>Sportsman&#8217;s <span style=\"color: gray\">(freshwater only)<\/span><\/td>\n\n            <td>$45.00<br><\/td>\n            <td>$1.00<br><\/td>\n       <td>$1.29<br><\/td>\n         <\/tr>\n         <tr>\n            <td>All Game Hunt\/Fish* <span style=\"color: gray\">(freshwater only)<\/span><\/td>\n            <td>$25.00<br><\/td>\n            <td>$1.00<br><\/td>\n       <td>$2.49<br><\/td>\n\n         <\/tr>\n         <tr>\n            <td>Small Game Hunt\/Fish <span style=\"color: gray\">(freshwater only)<\/span>\n           \n            <\/td>\n         \n       \n <td>$10.00<br><\/td>\n            <td>$1.00<br><\/td>\n       <td>$2.49<br><\/td>\n         <\/tr>\n         <tr>\n            <td>3-Day Freshwater Fishing\n            <\/td>\n\n      <td>$3.00<br><\/td>\n            <td>$1.00<br><\/td>\n       <td>$2.49<br><\/td>\n  \n         <\/tr>\n         <tr>\n            <td>Saltwater Fishing\n            <\/td>\n\n\n           <td>$10.00<br><\/td>\n            <td>$1.00<br><\/td>\n       <td>$2.49<br><\/td>\n         <\/tr>\n<tr>\n            <td>Senior Lifetime Saltwater (65+)\n            <\/td>\n  <td>$5.00<br><\/td>\n            <td>$1.00<br><\/td>\n       <td>$2.49<br><\/td>\n         <\/tr>\n <tr>\n            <td>Lifetime Sportsman&#8217;s (0-12)\n            <\/td>\n\n   \n            <td>$500.00<br><\/td>\n  <td>&ndash;<br><\/td>\n       <td>&ndash;<br><\/td>\n         <\/tr>\n<tr>\n            <td>Lifetime Sportsman&#8217;s (13+)\n            <\/td>\n\n\n         <td>$1000.00<br><\/td>\n  <td>&ndash;<br><\/td>\n       <td>&ndash;<br><\/td>\n         <\/tr>\n\n\n   <\/tbody><\/table><p><em>*Doesn&rsquo;t include archery, primitive weapons, or crossbow<\/em>s.<\/p><h2 id=\"information-for-non-residents\">Information for Non-Residents<\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/11\/14134436\/Gulfport-Mississippi.jpg\" alt=\"A view of the harbor in Gulfport, Mississippi and the docked boats in it.\" class=\"wp-image-47984\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/11\/14134436\/Gulfport-Mississippi.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/11\/14134436\/Gulfport-Mississippi-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/11\/14134436\/Gulfport-Mississippi-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/11\/14134436\/Gulfport-Mississippi-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><p>While Lifetime licenses are mostly available for Mississippi residents, some non-resident anglers might also qualify. If you hold an original birth certificate that shows that you were born in Mississippi and\/or a parent&#8217;s address was in the state at the time of your birth, you can apply for a <strong>Non-Resident Native Lifetime license<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Non-resident active members of the US Armed Forces (except for Reserves and the National Guard) are eligible for a special <strong>Armed Forces 14-Day Hunting\/Fishing <\/strong>combination license. Please note that this covers freshwater fishing only, and you can purchase only two licenses of this type a year. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdwfp.com\/media\/254985\/non-resident-armed-forces-14-day-application.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Here&rsquo;s a link<\/a> to the application form.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Among other options, visitors can also get a<strong> 1-Day freshwater license<\/strong> &ndash; an option that MS residents don&rsquo;t have. <\/p><h3 id=\"cost-for-non-residents\">Cost for Non-Residents<\/h3><table class=\"table table-bordered table-hover\">\n      <thead>\n         <tr>\n            <th>Non-Resident License Type<\/th>\n       \n            <th>Cost<\/th>\n <th>Agent Fee<\/th>\n <th>Process Fee<\/th>\n         <\/tr>\n      <\/thead>\n      \n         <tbody><tr>\n            <td>14-Day Hunt\/Fish* <span style=\"color: gray\">(Armed Forces)<\/span><\/td>\n\n            <td>$32.00<br><\/td>\n            <td>$1.00<br><\/td>\n       <td>$4.42<br><\/td>\n         <\/tr>\n         <tr>\n            <td>Freshwater Fishing<\/td>\n            <td>$68.00<br><\/td>\n            <td>$3.00<br><\/td>\n       <td>$4.42<br><\/td>\n\n         <\/tr>\n         <tr>\n            <td>3-Day Freshwater Fishing \n           \n            <\/td>\n         \n       \n <td>$30.00<br><\/td>\n            <td>$2.00<br><\/td>\n       <td>$4.42<br><\/td>\n         <\/tr>\n        \n         <tr>\n            <td>1-Day Freshwater Fishing\n            <\/td>\n\n\n           <td>$10.00<br><\/td>\n            <td>$1.00<br><\/td>\n       <td>$4.42<br><\/td>\n         <\/tr>\n<tr>\n            <td>Saltwater Fishing\n            <\/td>\n  <td>$30.00<br><\/td>\n            <td>$3.00<br><\/td>\n       <td>$4.42<br><\/td>\n         <\/tr>\n <tr>\n            <td>3-Day Saltwater Fishing\n            <\/td>\n\n   \n            <td>$15.00<br><\/td>\n  <td>$2.00<br><\/td>\n       <td>$4.42<br><\/td>\n         <\/tr>\n<tr>\n            <td>Mississippi Native Lifetime\n            <\/td>\n\n\n         <td>$1500.00<br><\/td>\n  <td>&ndash;<br><\/td>\n       <td>&ndash;<br><\/td>\n         <\/tr>\n\n\n   <\/tbody><\/table><p><em>*Includes fall turkey and archery, primitive weapons, and crossbow<\/em>s.<\/p><h2 id=\"who-can-fish-without-a-license\">Who can fish without a license?<\/h2><p>As we mentioned earlier, there are anglers who can fish in Mississippi without a license. However, in some cases, you&rsquo;ll need to still get a permit, even though it&rsquo;s complimentary.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Here&rsquo;s the list of license exemptions:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Disabled residents<\/strong>. Visually impaired, multiple-amputee, paraplegic, and 100% service-connected veterans or residents adjudged 100% disabled by the Social Security Administration can fish without a license.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Senior residents<\/strong>. MS residents aged 65 and over aren&rsquo;t required to purchase a fishing license. However, they should obtain a Resident Senior Exempt license, which is a lifetime privilege that allows its holders to contribute to various MS wildlife programs.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Younger residents. <\/strong>Residents under the age of 16 can fish license-free. The state offers a voluntary Youth Exempt license, which is similar to the Resident Senior Exempt license.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Free fishing days. <\/strong>You don&rsquo;t need a license or lake permit to fish in Mississippi&#8217;s State Fishing Lakes on the first Saturday and Sunday of the National Fishing Week in June.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 id=\"how-to-purchase-a-mississippi-fishing-license\">How to purchase a Mississippi fishing license?<\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/11\/14134433\/Mississippi-Fishing-License.jpg\" alt='An infographic stating \"Mississippi Fishing License Where to Buy\" against a dark blue background, with the flag of Mississippi above the text.' class=\"wp-image-47990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/11\/14134433\/Mississippi-Fishing-License.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/11\/14134433\/Mississippi-Fishing-License-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/11\/14134433\/Mississippi-Fishing-License-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/11\/14134433\/Mississippi-Fishing-License-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><p>Here&rsquo;s how you can get your Mississippi fishing license:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Online<\/strong>. The easiest way to get your MS permit is through the Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries &amp; Parks <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ms.gov\/mdwfp\/licensing\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>In person<\/strong>. Visit the agency&rsquo;s license sales office and buy a physical copy of your license there.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul><p><strong>How can I get Resident Senior Exempt or Youth Exempt licenses?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p><p>Residents can obtain the Senior and Youth Extempt licenses from any vendor that sells fishing and hunting licenses in Mississippi. Note that younger residents need to provide their social security number along with a copy of their parent\/legal guardian&rsquo;s driver&rsquo;s license to prove their residency.<\/p><p><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><em>We&rsquo;ve tried to cover everything, but if you still have questions it&rsquo;s best to get in touch with your local MDWFP office. Hopefully, you&rsquo;re now ready to grab your rod,&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/fishing-near-me?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=32053\"><em>find a guide near you<\/em><\/a><em>, and start fishing!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The &#8220;Hospitality State&#8221; is not just about true southern warmth, although it is true to its nickname. It&#8217;s also home to the mighty Mississippi River, the Gulf Coast&rsquo;s inshore reefs, Largemouth Bass holes like the Ross Barnett Reservoir and Grenada Lake, and many other hotspots for anglers of all sorts. 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