Fishing

Fishing in Louisiana

Discover 21 state parks offering fishing in Louisiana

🐟 Louisiana Fishing License at a Glance

Resident Annual $17
Non-Resident Annual $68
Youth Under 18 free
Senior Born before 6/1/1940: free; 60+: $5
Saltwater R: $15, NR: $60 (add-on)
🎉 Free Fishing Days June 6-7, 2026
Short-term licenses NR 5-day: basic $30 + saltwater $30; charter 3-day: saltwater $20, freshwater $10 R = resident, NR = non-resident

Unique age-based senior pricing. Saltwater requires basic + saltwater license.

Official Louisiana Fishing Info →

Checked against the official agency, September 2026. Fees and dates change yearly — always confirm current rates and free-fishing dates via the official link above before purchasing.

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Louisiana State Parks with Fishing

Bayou Segnette State Park Louisiana

Bayou Segnette State Park

+5 Bird Watching Geocaching Kayaking Canoeing RV
a trail through snow-covered trees at Bogue Chitto State Park

Bogue Chitto State Park

+7 Disc Golf Golfing Kayaking Canoeing Waterfall Viewing RV Biking
Chemin-A-Haut State Park Louisiana

Chemin-A-Haut State Park

+4 Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Nature
trees growing through the water at Chicot State Park

Chicot State Park

+3 Canoeing Waterfall Viewing Biking
Cypremort Point State Park (Louisiana)

Cypremort Point State Park

+3 Kayaking Paddling Canoeing
Fairview-Riverside State Park (Louisiana)

Fairview-Riverside State Park

+3 Kayaking Paddling Canoeing
The pier at Fontainebleau State Park at sunset

Fontainebleau State Park

+7 Photography Picnicking Bird Watching Kayaking Paddling RV Biking
Hero image for Lake Bistineau State Park

Grand Isle State Park

+2 Kayaking Paddling
Wooden dock on Caney Lake at Jimmie Davis State Park (formerly Caney Creek Lake State Park), Louisiana

Jimmie Davis State Park

+7 Picnicking Bird Watching Disc Golf Geocaching Kayaking Paddling Canoeing
Hero image for Lake Bistineau State Park

Lake Bistineau State Park

+2 Canoeing RV
Lake Bruin State Park (Louisiana)

Lake Bruin State Park

+3 Kayaking Paddling Canoeing
Lake Claiborne State Park (Louisiana)

Lake Claiborne State Park

+3 Kayaking Paddling Canoeing
Lake D'Arbonne State Park (Louisiana)

Lake D’Arbonne State Park

+10 Picnicking Bird Watching Disc Golf Geocaching Water Skiing Golfing Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Nature
Lake Fausse Pointe State Park (Louisiana)

Lake Fausse Pointe State Park

+3 Kayaking Paddling Canoeing
North Toledo Bend State Park (Louisiana)

North Toledo Bend State Park

+3 Kayaking Paddling Canoeing
Palmetto Island State Park (Louisiana)

Palmetto Island State Park

+4 Bird Watching Kayaking Paddling Canoeing
Poverty Point Reservoir State Park (Louisiana)

Poverty Point Reservoir State Park

+3 Kayaking Paddling Canoeing
Sam Houston Jones State Park

Sam Houston Jones State Park

+3 Kayaking Paddling Canoeing
South Toledo Bend State Park (Louisiana)

South Toledo Bend State Park

+3 Kayaking Paddling Canoeing
a trail through snow-covered trees at Bogue Chitto State Park

St. Bernard State Park

+3 Geocaching Kayaking Canoeing
Tickfaw State Park (Louisiana)

Tickfaw State Park

+6 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Bird Watching Kayaking Paddling Canoeing

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❓ Fishing in Louisiana — FAQ

Are there free fishing days in Louisiana?

Yes — June 6-7, 2026. On free fishing days no license is required; confirm the dates with the official Louisiana agency before your trip.

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