Apply for Hunting and Fishing Licenses from South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks department online. 

FAQs

How old does my child have to be to before she/he needs a fishing license?

Residents: 16 years old.

Nonresidents:  Nonresidents under age 16 do not need a fishing license if one of their parents or a guardian has a valid South Dakota fishing license, and the youth’s fish are included in the daily and possession limit of the parent or guardian. Nonresident youth under the age of 16 who wish to take their own limit of fish or are not with a licensed parent or guardian must purchase a nonresident youth license.

I caught a tagged fish, where do I report it?

If the fish was caught on Lake Oahe, email your name, tag number, boat ramp used, general catch location, fish length, and date of catch to oahetags@gmail.com, or call 605.223.7656. If you would like background information on when and where your fish was tagged, please indicate an email or mailing address to send it to.

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Apply for Hunting and Fishing Licenses from South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks department online. 

FAQs

How old does my child have to be to before she/he needs a fishing license?

Residents: 16 years old.

Nonresidents:  Nonresidents under age 16 do not need a fishing license if one of their parents or a guardian has a valid South Dakota fishing license, and the youth’s fish are included in the daily and possession limit of the parent or guardian. Nonresident youth under the age of 16 who wish to take their own limit of fish or are not with a licensed parent or guardian must purchase a nonresident youth license.

I caught a tagged fish, where do I report it?

If the fish was caught on Lake Oahe, email your name, tag number, boat ramp used, general catch location, fish length, and date of catch to oahetags@gmail.com, or call 605.223.7656. If you would like background information on when and where your fish was tagged, please indicate an email or mailing address to send it to.

Community Q&A

You can ask any questions related to this service here. We will try to answer them soon!

Service Reminders

We will notify you at the right time so that you never miss a due date again!

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