Printable VersionDuplicate Commercial Fishing License 
Certified Commercial Fisherman
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COMMERCIAL LICENSE FEES |
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| Resident | Non-Resident | |||
| Commercial Fisherman's License | $55 | $460 | ||
| Apprentice | $27 | $230 | ||
| Vessel License (required south of saltwater line) | $15 | $60 | ||
| Mussel Harvester Permit (captain only) | $100 | $1,000 | ||
| Oyster Harvester Permit (captain only) | $100 | $400 | ||
| Oyster Tong (per tong) | $30 | $240 | ||
| Oyster Dredge (per dredge) | $25 | $200 | ||
| Public Oyster Seed Ground Vessel Permit | $15 | $60 | ||
| Shrimp Trawl (per trawl) | $25 | $100 | ||
| Butterfly Net (per net) | $25 | $100 | ||
| Skimmer Net (per net) | $25 | $100 | ||
| Shrimp Gear Fee (one-time annually) | $10 | $40 | ||
| Senior Commercial License (residents 70 years and older - includes Commercial Fisherman and certain Gear Licenses ONLY) | $20 | N/A | ||
| Hoop Net (any legal number) | $25 | $100 | ||
| Freshwater Fish Seine (any legal number) | $25 | $100 | ||
| Freshwater Trammel Net (any legal number) | $25 | $100 | ||
| Freshwater Gill Net (any legal number) | $25 | $100 | ||
| Freshwater Shrimp Net License | $25 | N/A | ||
| Dip Net | $25 | $100 | ||
| Crab Trap (any legal number) | $25 | $100 | ||
| Crab Trap Gear Fee | $10 | $40 | ||
| Crab Drop Net | $25 | $100 | ||
| Slat Trap (any legal number) | $25 | $100 | ||
| Minnow Trap (any legal number) | $25 | $100 | ||
| Eel Pot (any legal number) | $25 | $100 | ||
| Cans, Buckets, Pipes, Drums (any legal number) | $25 | $100 | ||
| Cast Net | $25 | $100 | ||
| Set Lines (trot, bush, etc. - any legal number) | $25 | $100 | ||
| Flounder Gig (per gig) | $25 | $100 | ||
| Spear Gun (per spear gun) | $25 | $100 | ||
| Mullet Permit (captain only) | $100 | $400 | ||
| Mullet Strike Net (per net) | $250 | $1,000 | ||
| Freshwater Shad Seine | $25 | $100 | ||
| Shad Gill Net (Lac Des Allemands, Lake Palourde, Lake Verret) | $25 | $100 | ||
| Pompano Permit (captain only) | No Fee | No Fee | ||
| Pompano Strike Net (per net) | $250 | $1,000 | ||
| Saltwater Rod & Reel (any legal number) | $250 | $1,000 | ||
| Shark Permit | No Fee | No Fee | ||
| Spotted Seatrout Permit | $100 | $400 | ||
| Traversing Permit | No Fee | No Fee | ||
| Purse/Menhaden Seine (per seine) | $505 | $2,020 | ||
| Crawfish Traps (any legal number) | $25 | $100 | ||
| Out-of-State Oyster Landing Permit | $100 | $100 | ||
| Special Bait Dealer Permit | $110 | N/A | ||
| Wire Net (any legal number) | $25 | $100 | ||
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CHARTER LICENSE FEES
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| Resident | Non-Resident | |||
| Charter Boat Fishing Guide (up to 6 passengers) | $250 | $1,000 | ||
| Charter Boat Fishing Guide (more than 6 passengers) | $500 | $2,000 | ||
| Mothership License (carrying up to 6 skiffs) | $1,000 | $1,000 | ||
| Mothership License (carrying more than 6 skiffs) | $2,000 | $2,000 | ||
| Charter Skiff License (per skiff - 2 persons per skiff limit) | $50 | $50 | ||
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DEALER LICENSE FEES
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| Resident | Non-Resident | 4-yearResident | 4-year Non-Resident | |
| Seafood Wholesale/Retail Dealer - Business | $250 | $1,105 | $1,000 | $4,420 |
| Seafood Wholesale/Retail Dealer - Vehicle | $250 | $1,105 | $1,000 | $4,420 |
| Seafood Retail Dealer - Business | $105 | $405 | $420 | $1,620 |
| Seafood Retail Dealer - Vehicle | $105 | $405 | $420 | $1,620 |
| Seafood Transport - Wholesale/Retail Dealer | $30 | $30 | $120 | $120 |
| Seafood Transport - Retail Dealer | $30 | $30 | $120 | $120 |
| Wholesale Out-of-State Crab Shipping | $100 | $100 | ||
| Retail Out-of-State Crab Shipping | $100 | $100 | ||
| Seafood Transport - Commercial Fisherman | $30 | $30 | ||
| Fresh Products (Commercial Fisherman License required) | $20 | $120 | ||
| Fresh Products - Spouse | $5 | N/A | ||
| Domesticated Aquatic Organism License (fish farming) | $15 | $400 | ||
| Reptile & Amphibian Collector (under 16) | $10 | N/A | ||
| Reptile & Amphibian Collector (16 years of age and older) | $25 | $200 | ||
| Reptile & Amphibian Wholesale/Retailer Dealer | $105 | $405 | ||
| Reptile & Amphibian Transport | $30 | $120 | ||
| Non-Resident Reptile & Amphibian Wholesale/Retail Dealer (3-day) | N/A | $75 | ||
| Alligator Parts Dealer (expires June 30) | $50 | $50 | ||
| Alligator Parts Retailer (expires June 30) | $5 | $5 | ||
| Mussel Buyer's Permit | $150 | $600 | ||
| Oyster Cargo Vessel Permit | $250 | $1,105 | ||
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ADDITIONAL LICENSE FEES
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| Bow and Arrow Gear | $25 | $100 | ||
| Garfish Gig (per gig) | $25 | $100 | ||
| Non-game Quadruped - Exhibitor | $10 | $10 | ||
| Non-game Quadruped - Breeder | $25 | $25 | ||
| Game Breeder ($50 inspection fee to raise deer and birds of prey) | $25 | N/A | ||
| Fur Buyer (expires June 30) | $25 | $100 | ||
| Fur Dealer ($500 deposit is required of residents and $1,000 for non-residents - expires June 30) | $150 | $300 | ||
| Resident Hunting Preserve (expires June 30) | $200 | N/A |
Bona Fide Resident:
1. Any person who has resided in this state continuously during the 12 months immediately prior to the date on which he applies for any license and who has manifested his intent to remain in this state by establishing Louisiana as his legal domicile, as demonstrated by compliance with all of the following, as applicable:
- If registered to vote, he is registered to vote in Louisiana
- If licensed to drive a motor vehicle, he is in possession of a valid Louisiana drivers license
- If owning a motor vehicle located within Louisiana, he is in possession of a valid Louisiana registration for that vehicle
- If earning an income, he has filed a Louisiana state income tax return and has complied with state income tax laws and regulations.
2. As to a corporation or other legal entity, a resident shall be any which is incorportated or otherwise organized under, and subject to, the laws of Louisiana, and is domiciled in Louisiana and has a permanent physical location of business in Louisiana where records are held.
3. Any person, corporation or other legal entity which possesses a resident license from any state or country other than Louisiana shall not qualify for a resident hunting license in Louisiana.