Annual fishing licenses are good for 365 days.  Instant licensing is available on the Internet (2% fee), or by telephone-1-888-848-6887 ($3.95 fee), or at 900 vendors and probate offices in Alabama.  All youth age 15 and younger fish for free.

License requirements vary because the lake includes three states.

Alabama Resident - $12.50 annual license
Florida/Tennessee Resident - $16 (7-day permit)
Louisiana Resident - $26 (7-day permit)
Mississippi resident - $15 (7-day permit)
All other state residents - $11 (7-day permit)
Out-of-state resident annual license fee - $31

Lake Levels - For lake levels and temperature information, call 256-386-2264 or www.lakeinfo.tva.gov

Alabama Boat Operator’s Certification
Manual Marine Police Division 334-242-3673
Folsom Administrative Building
Montgomery, AL 36130-1451

Daily Creel, Possession & Size of Game Fish Regulations
Visit www.outdooralabama.com/fishing/freshwater/regulations/