With the Alabama Gulf Waters open, we must not forget our licenses.  Here is license information provided by The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

Licenses Alabama Saltwater Recreational Fishing License A Saltwater Fishing License is required for all persons fishing or possessing fish in saltwater areas of Alabama. (Saltwater Areas Map) RESIDENTS AND NONRESIDENTS UNDER THE AGE OF 16 ARE EXEMPT. RESIDENTS OVER THE AGE OF 65 ARE EXEMPT. Annual and seven-day trip licenses are available for residents and non-residents This license is also required for cast netting, flounder gigging and recreational crab traps RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS SALTWATER LICENSE FEES - EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2009 License Alabama Louisiana Florida All Other States Annual 21.00 90.00 47.00 45.00 Trip 9.00 25.00 30.00 25.00 Disabled 1.00 N/A N/A N/A Buying your license is more convenient than ever before! Hunting and fishing licenses are now available online. Buy Hunting and Fishing Licenses Online Alex and Winn Gathings caught this redfish in 2005