Fishing License and Saltwater Information Program Permit

Transaction fees are subject to change and will be adjusted to the following effective August 16, 2022. Online recreational license transaction fee - $3.00, online boat registration transaction fee - $10.00, optional hard card price - $6.00, and state transactional discount for renewing certain licenses before expiration - $3.00. For questions, please contact DNR at 1-800-366-2661.

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Other Licenses/Permits

Free Saltwater Information Program Permit

SIP is based on a free permit required of Georgia anglers who fish saltwater, called a "SIP Permit." While the permit is free, it is in addition to a Georgia recreational fishing license and must be renewed annually (it expires 365 days from the date it was obtained), even if the angler holds a fishing license that is valid for more than one year.

Commercial Licenses

Fishermen who take finfish or other seafood for commercial sale must possess a valid commercial fishing license and if a boat is used, a commercial boat license. The license must be on your person while fishing (O.C.G.A. 27-4-110). Commercial fishermen must abide by season, creel and size limits when harvesting any of the finfish for which the Georgia General Assembly or the Board of Natural Resources (Board) has created regulations.

Special Permits

Exotic and most native species of wildlife cannot be held without special permits or licenses.

Applications & Forms

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