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LICENSING
PAST SALTWATER LICENSE RECORDS REQUESTS

To obtain copies of past saltwater fishing licenses, come by our office with your driver’s license.

RECREATIONAL LICENSES

A saltwater fishing license is required to fish south of Highway 90. Above Highway 90 and below Interstate 10 either a saltwater or freshwater license will suffice, and above Interstate 10 a freshwater license is required. Persons under the age of 16 are exempt. Residents 65 years of age or older can purchase a lifetime license for $7.29.

Recreational saltwater fishing licenses may be purchased online at ms.gov, at the MDMR office, or an authorized agent. Authorized agents are at these coastal locations.

All recreational fishing, shrimp, crab, and oyster licenses will expire one year from the date of purchase.

Recreational License Fees

MS RESIDENT LICENSES

Shrimp

$ 15

Crab

$ 5

Oyster

$ 10

NON-RESIDENT LICENSES

Shrimp – Louisiana

$ 100

Shrimp – Alabama, Florida, Texas, Other States

$ 40

Crab – Louisiana

$ 60

Crab – Alabama, Florida, Texas, Other States

$ 5

COMMERCIAL LICENSES

All Mississippi resident commercial saltwater licenses must be purchased at the MDMR office in Biloxi:

Mississippi Department of Marine Resources
1141 Bayview Ave
Biloxi, MS 39530

Before coming to the MDMR License Office, please be sure that you have the appropriate documentation for the license you are purchasing. Click here for license purchase requirements.

All commercial licenses expire April 30, including Seafood Dealer and Seafood Processor licenses.

All Charter Boat and Charter Boat Interstate Commerce licenses will expire one year from the date of purchase.

2022 Spotted Seatrout Endorsement Requirements

Commercial License Fees

MS RESIDENT LICENSES

SHRIMP

Shrimp under 30′ vessel

$ 50

Shrimp 30′ to 45′ vessel

$ 75

Shrimp over 45′ vessel

$ 100

CRAB

Crab Trap

$ 75

Crab for Shrimpers

$ 75

FINFISH

Net Boat

$ 100

Hook and Line / Gig Fisher

$ 100

Hook and Line Vessel

$ 100

Spotted Seatrout Endorsement

$ 10

Shark Endorsement

$ 10

Finfish for Shrimpers

$ 100

Menhaden Vessel / Net

$ 150

OYSTER

Oyster Tonging

$ 50

Oyster Dredging

$ 100

Off-Bottom Oyster Aquaculture

$ 50

LIVE BAIT

Live Bait Dealer

$ 50

Live Bait Vessel

$ 100

Saltwater Minnow

$ 50

SEAFOOD BUSINESS

Seafood Dealer

$ 100

Seafood Processor

$ 100

Menhaden Processor

$ 500

Fresh Product Permit

$ 0

Commercial Interstate Commerce

$ 20

GUIDING

Charter Guide

$ 200

For-Hire Two-Day Bag Limit Endorsement

$ 100

Charter Interstate Commerce

$ 20

Additional Charter Captain

$ 10

NON-RESIDENT LICENSES

SHRIMP

Shrimp under 30′ vessel – Alabama

$ 130

Shrimp 30′ to 45′ vessel – Alabama

$ 195

Shrimp over 45′ vessel – Alabama

$ 265

Shrimp under 30′ vessel – Florida, Other States

$ 110

Shrimp 30′ to 45′ vessel – Florida, Other States

$ 160

Shrimp over 45′ vessel – Florida, Other States

$ 210

Shrimp Trawl – Louisiana

$ 1065

Shrimp Additional Trawl Net – Louisiana

$ 100

Shrimp Trawl – Texas

$ 1125

CRAB

Crab Trap – Alabama, Other States

$ 220

Crab for Shrimpers – Alabama

$ 220

Crab Trap – Florida

$ 325

Crab for Shrimpers – Florida

$ 325

Crab Trap – Louisiana

$ 985

Crab for Shrimpers – Louisiana

$ 985

FINFISH

Net Boat – Florida

$ 635

Net Boat – Louisiana

$ 1000

Net Boat – Texas

$ 1440

Net Boat – Other States

$ 300

Hook and Line / Gig Fisher – Alabama, Florida, Other States

$ 400

Hook and Line Vessel – Alabama, Florida, Other States

$ 400

Hook and Line / Gig Fisher – Louisiana

$ 1000

Hook and Line Vessel – Louisiana

$ 230

Hook and Line / Gig Fisher – Texas

$ 720

Hook and Line Vessel – Texas

$ 720

Menhaden Vessel / Net – Florida, Texas

$ 635

Menhaden Vessel / Net – Louisiana

$ 2690

OYSTER

Oyster Tonging – Alabama, Florida, Other States

$ 120

Oyster Dredging – Alabama, Florida, Other States

$ 230

Oyster Tonging – Louisiana

$ 1445

Oyster Dredging – Louisiana

$ 1435

Off-Bottom Oyster Aquaculture – All States

$ 100

SEAFOOD BUSINESS

Seafood Dealer – Alabama

$ 525

Seafood Dealer Vehicle – Alabama

$ 130

Seafood Dealer – Florida

$ 1100

Seafood Dealer – Louisiana

$ 1700

Seafood Dealer Vehicle – Louisiana

$ 60

Fresh Product Permit – Louisiana

$ 210

Seafood Dealer – Texas

$ 825

Seafood Dealer – Other States

$ 200

GUIDING

Charter Guide 6 or Fewer People – Alabama

$ 525

Charter Guide 7 to 25 People – Alabama

$ 790

Charter Guide Over 25 People – Alabama

$ 1320

Charter Guide – Florida, Texas, Other States

$ 200

Charter Guide 6 or Fewer People – Louisiana

$ 2000

Charter Guide Over 6 People – Louisiana

$ 2500