South Dakota Fishing License Types (2026) — Annual, 1-Day & Paddlefish Tag

All SD license types: $31 annual, 1-day $8, NR 3-day $37, paddlefish $10, Habitat Stamp $10/$25.

All South Dakota Fishing License Types (2025-2026)

LicenseResidentNon-ResidentHabitat?Notes
Annual Fishing$31$67$10/$25Calendar year — all species
1-Day$8$16NoneBest for quick trip
3-Day$37$25NR weekend trip
Senior 65+ Annual$12$10Reduced
Disabled/Vet 4-Year$10Included4-year deal
Paddlefish Tag$10$10Special season — snagging only

Paddlefish — Unique to SD!

SD is one of the few states with a paddlefish snagging season on Lake Sharpe and the Missouri River. A $10 paddlefish tag covers one fish per season. This prehistoric species yields excellent caviar-quality roe!

SD vs Neighbors

Compare: North Dakota ($17), Nebraska ($38), Iowa ($22), Minnesota ($25), Wyoming ($27).

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