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Freshwater Fishing License Requirements and Fees


Florida Saltwater Fishing License Requirements and Fees        

According to Florida State Law, anyone who takes, attempts to take, or possesses
marine fish for noncommercial purposes must have a saltwater fishing license. 
Licenses are sold at all county tax collectors offices and many bait and tackle shops.
Licenses may also be obtained over the phone at 1-888-347-4356. Licenses obtained
 through the 888 number are charged an additional $3.25 + 2.5% for the service. 
Licenses obtained online are charged an additional $2.25 + 2.5% fee. 

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To obtain any other recreational licensing 
information, call (850) 488-3461.

Florida residents (a US citizen who has continuously resided in the state for six months 
and who has an intent to claim Florida as their permanent residence or any member of
the US Armed Forces stationed in the state) may buy a lifetime saltwater fishing license
or a lifetime sportsman license. Holders of lifetime saltwater fishing licenses may fish in 
salt water as long as they live and will pay no additional fees. The license fee includes
the taking of snook or crawfish- which would otherwise require a separate fee. A lifetime
sportsman license allows holders to fish in fresh water or salt water and to hunt in 
Florida. Both of these licenses require holders to obey fishing or hunting laws in effect
at any given time. 

You do not need a license if:

You are a Florida resident fishing from land or a structure fixed to the land- a pier,
bridge, dock, floating dock, jetty or similar structure- but not from a boat.

A Florida resident- 65 years old or older.

A Florida resident who is a member of the US Armed Forces, who is not stationed in
this state, while on leave for 30 days or less, upon submission of orders. This does not
include family members. 

A Florida resident who is fishing for mullet in fresh water- with a valid Florida fresh
water fishing license. 

A Florida resident who is fishing for saltwater fish in fresh water from land or from a
structure fixed to the land.

Under 16 years of age.

Fishing from a boat that has a valid recreational vessel fishing license.

A non resident fishing from a pier that has a valid pier saltwater fishing license.

A holder of a valid commercial saltwater products license. (only one person fishing 
under a vessel saltwater products license may claim the exemption on the vessel for
which the saltwater products license is registered.)

Any person who has been accepted as a client for developmental services by AHCA,
or any licensed provider of services through contract with AHCA, where such service
involves the need, normally, for possession of a saltwater fishing license and such 
service is provided as part of a court-decided rehabilitation program involving training 
in Florida's aquatic resources.

A Florida resident who is certified permanently and totally disabled may obtain a 
"disabled persons certificate" at no charge from a county tax collector which allows 
them to fish in both saltwater and freshwater. 

License fees:     A subagents fee of $0.50 is charged for any license or permit not purchased
directly from the county tax collector.

Florida Resident
Licenses
One Year  $13.50 Five Year $61.50    
Lifetime Saltwater
Fishing License
Age 0-4 $126.50  Age 5-12 $226.50 Age 13-64  $301.50 
Lifetime Sportsman
License
Age 0-4   $401.50 Age 5-12    $701.50 Age 13-63  $1001.50
Non-Resident License 3 Day
License
$6.50  7 Day License $16.50  One Year License  $31.50
Additional Privilege Permit  Snook
permit
$2.00  Crawfish permit $2.00    
Combination Licenses 
(Florida Residents Only)
           
Fishing - 
Saltwater/Freshwater
$25.50           
Fishing - 
Saltwater/Freshwater & Hunting   
$35.50          

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase Recreational Fishing Licenses On-Line


Purchase Now
($2.25 + 2.5% surcharge added to your purchase)

Or Call:
1-888-FISH FLORIDA (1-888-347-4356)*
*($3.25 + 2.5% surcharge added to your purchase)

or visit your nearest County Tax Collector's Office

Palm Bay
Interchange Square
1155 Malabar Rd. NE
952-4540
Melbourne
South Brevard Service Complex
1515 Sarno Road
255-4410
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