All non-residents over 16 and any resident aged between 16 and 65. If you’re trying to catch a fish in Florida, And even if you’re helping someone else fish by baiting their hooks and setting up their gear, you need a fishing license, too.
However, there are a few exceptions. You don’t need a license to fish on a saltwater fishing charter or a licensed fishing pier.
Additionally, the following groups don’t need to pay to fish: Florida residents with severe disabilities can fish for free with a Florida Resident Disabled Person Hunting and Fishing License.
Military personnel from Florida can fish for free if they’re visiting home for up to a month. Florida residents receiving benefits or food stamps can do land-based saltwater fishing without a license.
Any Florida resident can get a free shoreline fishing license, which allows you to fish for saltwater species from land or from structures attached to land. Anyone who’s eligible to fish without a license should make sure to bring proof to show the FWC.
The most cost-effective way of getting a fishing license is going to your local tax collector’s office.
That said, many people find the added convenience of getting licensed in Walmart, online, or at your local tackle shop is worth the small additional fee that these places charge. Purchase a Florida Fishing License Online: https://gooutdoorsflorida.com/
Saltwater Angler $37.00 for 1 Year.
Licenses In Package 4 licenses
Snook Permit – 1 year
This permit, in addition to a valid saltwater fishing license, authorizes the holder to take, attempt to take, or possess Snook for recreational purposes. Valid for 12 months from the specified effective date (cannot set effective date more than 90 days in advance). A Snook permit is not required to catch and release Snook.
Lobster Permit – 1 year
This permit, in addition to a valid saltwater fishing license, authorizes the holder to take, attempt to take, or possess Spiny Lobster (crawfish) for recreational purposes. Valid for 12 months from the specified effective date (cannot set effective date more than 90 days in advance).
Hard Card
This is an optional upgrade for 5 Year and Annual license holders from the standard paper license to a credit card style license. If you have 7 or fewer valid licenses, all will be printed on the card mailed to you. If you have 8 or more valid licenses, right before checkout you will be asked to select 7 license that will print on the hard card. To purchase more than one card please make a separate transaction. No short term licenses or permits will be printed on the hard card. HARD CARD INCLUDED for all Youth licenses and Lifetime licenses.
Saltwater Fishing – 1 year
This license authorizes the holder to take, attempt to take, or possess saltwater species consistent with state and federal regulations and rules of the Commission. Valid for 12 months from the specified effective date (cannot set effective date more than 90 days in advance). Additional permits are required to attempt to take Lobster or possess Snook. Blue Crab Trap Registration, Stone Crab Trap Registration, and State Reef Fish Angler are not included in this license.
Gone Fishing! $54.00 for 1 Year.
Licenses In Package 5 licenses
Snook Permit – 1 year
This permit, in addition to a valid saltwater fishing license, authorizes the holder to take, attempt to take, or possess Snook for recreational purposes. Valid for 12 months from the specified effective date (cannot set effective date more than 90 days in advance). A Snook permit is not required to catch and release Snook.
Lobster Permit – 1 year
This permit, in addition to a valid saltwater fishing license, authorizes the holder to take, attempt to take, or possess Spiny Lobster (crawfish) for recreational purposes. Valid for 12 months from the specified effective date (cannot set effective date more than 90 days in advance).
Hard Card
This is an optional upgrade for 5 Year and Annual license holders from the standard paper license to a credit card style license. If you have 7 or fewer valid licenses, all will be printed on the card mailed to you. If you have 8 or more valid licenses, right before checkout you will be asked to select 7 license that will print on the hard card. To purchase more than one card please make a separate transaction. No short term licenses or permits will be printed on the hard card. HARD CARD INCLUDED for all Youth licenses and Lifetime licenses.
Freshwater Fishing – 1 year
This license authorizes the holder to take, attempt to take, or possess freshwater fish consistent with state and federal regulations and rules of the Commission. Valid for 12 months from the specified effective date (cannot set effective date more than 90 days in advance).
Saltwater Fishing – 1 year
This license authorizes the holder to take, attempt to take, or possess saltwater species consistent with state and federal regulations and rules of the Commission. Valid for 12 months from the specified effective date (cannot set effective date more than 90 days in advance). Additional permits are required to attempt to take Lobster or possess Snook. Blue Crab Trap Registration, Stone Crab Trap Registration, and State Reef Fish Angler are not included in this license.
Fishing Florida Water does not profit or make any sales or commissions from you buying a license. Fishing Florida Water isn’t affiliated with gooutdoorsflorida.com or Florida Fish and Wildlife. Any issues with your orders please contact them.
You can also find a local Bass Pro Shop that can issue the Fishing license.
