South Dakota Fishing License Cost (2025-2026) — $41 Total ($31 + $10 Habitat) & NR $92

SD fishing license cost: $31 + $10 Habitat = $41 total. NR $67+$25=$92. 1-day $8 (no Habitat!). Senior 65+ $12.

South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) manages the fishing license South Dakota. The SD fishing license costs $31 annual plus a mandatory $10 Habitat Stamp for adults 18+ = $41 total. The state's legendary Lake Oahe walleye and Black Hills trout make it worthwhile!

South Dakota Fishing License Cost — Official GFPResidentAnnual Fishing: $31.00+ Habitat Stamp (18+): $10.00= $41.00 total1-Day: $8.00Senior 65+: $12.00Under 18: FREE!Non-ResidentAnnual NR: $67.00+ NR Habitat Stamp: $25.00= $92.00 totalNR 3-Day: $37.00NR 1-Day: $16.00🐟 Oahe walleye • Sharpe paddlefish • Black Hills trout • Missouri River💡 1-Day license does NOT require Habitat Stamp — just $8!South Dakota Habitat Stamp — Who Needs It?NOT needed for:1-Day licenses & anglers under 18Required for (18+):$10 resident / $25 non-resident💡 Funds habitat on public lands and improves public access to private lands

2025-2026 South Dakota Fishing License Cost — Resident

The fishing license in SD costs (source: GFP Official):

LicensePriceHabitat StampTotalDuration
Annual Fishing (18+)$31.00+$10.00$41.00Calendar year
1-Day$8.00Not required$8.001 day
Senior 65+ Annual$12.00+$10.00$22.00Annual
Under 18FREENot required$0—
Disabled/Vet (4-Year Card)$10.00Included$10.004 years

Out of State Fishing License South Dakota — Non-Resident

The out of state fishing license South Dakota costs:

LicensePriceHabitat StampTotalDuration
NR Annual$67.00+$25.00$92.00Calendar year
NR 3-Day$37.00+$25.00$62.003 days
NR 1-Day$16.00Not required$16.001 day

Compare South Dakota With Neighboring States

StateRes AnnualNR AnnualNR 1-DaySenior Rate
North Dakota$17.00$52.00$12.0065+ $5.00
Nebraska$38.00$79.00$13.0065+ $8.00
Iowa$22.00$48.00$12.0065+ lifetime $61.50
Minnesota$25.00$51.00$14.0065+ $8.50
Wyoming$27.00$102.50$14.0065+ FREE
Montana$31.00$117.50$31.5062+ $16.50

South Dakota at $41 total ($31 + $10 Habitat) is higher than most Plains neighbors. But the 1-day option at just $8 (no Habitat Stamp!) is the best short-term deal. Lake Oahe walleye make it worth every penny.

FAQ

Do I need a Habitat Stamp for the 1-day license?

No! The 1-day license ($8 res / $16 NR) does NOT require a Habitat Stamp. It's the best deal for a quick Lake Oahe walleye outing. See SD fishing spots.

How much is a South Dakota fishing license total?

With the Habitat Stamp, residents pay $41 total ($31 + $10) and non-residents pay $92 total ($67 + $25). See license types.

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