Fishing
Fishing in Louisiana
Discover 27 state parks offering fishing in Louisiana
🐟 Louisiana Fishing License at a Glance
Resident Annual
$17
Non-Resident Annual
$68
Youth
Under 16 free
Senior
Born before 6/1/1940: free; 60+: $5
Saltwater
R: $15, NR: $60 (add-on)
Unique age-based senior pricing. Saltwater requires basic + saltwater license.
License fees and free fishing days shown as of June 2026 — fees and dates change yearly. Always confirm current rates and free-fishing dates via the official link above before purchasing.
27
State Parks
Louisiana State Parks with Fishing
Bayou Segnette State Park
+5
Bird Watching
Geocaching
Kayaking
Canoeing
RV
Bob Dearing Memorial Park
+7
Bird Watching
Disc Golf
Geocaching
Kayaking
Paddling
Canoeing
Sightseeing
Bogue Chitto State Park
+7
Disc Golf
Golfing
Kayaking
Canoeing
Waterfall Viewing
RV
Biking
Caney Creek Lake State Park
+6
Disc Golf
Water Skiing
Golfing
Kayaking
Canoeing
Biking
Chemin-A-Haut State Park
+4
Kayaking
Paddling
Canoeing
Nature
Chicot State Park
+3
Canoeing
Waterfall Viewing
Biking
Cypremort Point State Park
+3
Kayaking
Paddling
Canoeing
Fairview-Riverside State Park
+3
Kayaking
Paddling
Canoeing
Fontainebleau State Park
+7
Photography
Picnicking
Bird Watching
Kayaking
Paddling
RV
Biking
Grand Isle State Park
+2
Kayaking
Paddling
Hodges Gardens State Park
+6
Bird Watching
Geocaching
Kayaking
Paddling
Canoeing
Sightseeing
Jimmie Davis State Park
+3
Kayaking
Paddling
Canoeing
Jimmy Davis State Park
+4
Geocaching
Kayaking
Paddling
Canoeing
La Fitte Woods State Preserve
+3
Kayaking
Paddling
Canoeing
Lake Bistineau State Park
+2
Canoeing
RV
Lake Bruin State Park
+3
Kayaking
Paddling
Canoeing
Lake Claiborne State Park
+3
Kayaking
Paddling
Canoeing
Lake D’Arbonne State Park
+10
Picnicking
Bird Watching
Disc Golf
Geocaching
Water Skiing
Golfing
Kayaking
Paddling
Canoeing
Nature
Lake Fausse Pointe State Park
+3
Kayaking
Paddling
Canoeing
North Toledo Bend State Park
+3
Kayaking
Paddling
Canoeing
Palmetto Island State Park
+4
Bird Watching
Kayaking
Paddling
Canoeing
Poverty Point Reservoir State Park
+3
Kayaking
Paddling
Canoeing
Sam Houston Jones State Park
+3
Kayaking
Paddling
Canoeing
South Toledo Bend State Park
+3
Kayaking
Paddling
Canoeing
St. Bernard State Park
+3
Geocaching
Kayaking
Canoeing
Tickfaw State Park
+6
Wildlife Watching
Picnicking
Bird Watching
Kayaking
Paddling
Canoeing
Tunica Hills Wildlife Management Area
+5
Bird Watching
Geocaching
Kayaking
Paddling
Canoeing
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❓ Fishing in Louisiana — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish in Louisiana state parks?
Yes — fishing in Louisiana state parks generally requires a valid Louisiana fishing license. A resident annual license costs $17, and a non-resident annual license costs $68. Youth and seniors are often exempt or pay reduced fees. Fees shown as of June 2026 — confirm current rates with the official state agency.