No License Needed: Louisiana’s Free Fishing Weekend Returns

Want to test the waters of Louisiana and do a little fishing, but don't want to purchase a fishing license?

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No problem! Again this year, Louisiana will hold the annual Free Fishing Weekend when both residents and non-residents can fish Louisiana's many waterways with no need for a license.

This year's event is coming on Saturday and Sunday, June 6 and 7, and will allow anyone who would normally need a fishing license, the ability to take a recess from that.

According to Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary, Tyle Bosworth, "Each year, we designate a weekend of fishing with no need to purchase a fishing license as an incentive for families and friends to enjoy one of our state's most beloved pastimes. Please take this opportunity to make memories with your loved ones and introduce them to the great sport of fishing."

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While a fishing license is not required, all fishing regulations, including size, season, catch limits, and gear restrictions, will remain in effect during Free Fishing Weekend.

Additionally, a free Recreational Offshore Landing Permit (ROLP) is still needed during Free Fishing weekend when possessing tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, groupers, snappers, hinds, cobia, wahoo, dolphinfish, and gray triggerfish.

To register for a ROLP, just go HERE on the LDWF website.

LDWF also wants to remind all residents and non-residents that, at any time outside of Free Fishing Weekend, anglers 18 and older must possess a Louisiana fishing license to fish in any Louisiana public waters.

Anyone who decides to continue fishing for the remainder of the year must purchase a state fishing license at LouisianaOutdoors.com