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What You Must Know Before You Go
This article [taken from the Fishing Lines newsletter from the
Division of Marine Resources] is for all anglers. It contains the do's and don'ts of
fishing along Florida's coastline and from off its shorelines. It explains who
needs and who does not need a fishing license.
Saltwater fishing licenses are sold at all county tax collector's
offices and at many bait-and-tackle shops. Licenses may also be obtained over the
telephone by dialing Toll Free, 1-888-347-4356. The cost differs for residents and
nonresidents.
The law says anyone who takes, attempts to take, or possesses
marine fish for noncommercial purposes must have a saltwater fishing license.
Florida Residents
When applying for a saltwater fishing license, you are considered
to be a Florida resident if you are:
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any person who has resided in this
state for six continuous months prior to the issuance of a license and who has an intent
to continue to reside in Florida and claim Florida as their primary residence,
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any member fo the U.S. Armed Forces
who is stationed in this state (includes spouse and dependent children residing in
household).
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Florida residents may buy a lifetime saltwater fishing license or
a lifetime sportsman license. Holders of lifetime saltwater fishing licenses may
fish in saltwater 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
of hunting laws in effect an any given time. Costs for the four types of licenses:
Florida Residents*
Ten-Day License......................................$10.00
One-Year License....................................$12.00
Five-Year License**................................$60.00
Lifetime Saltwater Fishing License
Age: 0 -
4...............................................$125.00
Age: 5 - 12.............................................$225.00
Age: 13 - 64...........................................$300.00
Age: 65 or older.....................................free
Lifetime Sportsman License
Age: 0 -
4...............................................$400.50
Age: 5 - 12.............................................$700.50
Age: 13 - 63...........................................$1,000.50
Non-Resident Licenses*
Three-Day License..................................$5.00
Seven-Day License.................................$15.00
One-Year License...................................$30.00
* Service charge and Snook and Crawfish permits not
included.
** Purchased only at county tax collectors office and does
not include snook or crawfish permits.
Tax collectors and the bait-and-tackle shops that act as their
agents will assess an additional service charge of $1.50 or $2.00 per license.
You Do Not Need a License If You Are:
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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.
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A Florida resident who is 65 years
old or older.
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A Florida resident who is a member
of the U.S. 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.
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A Florida resident who is fishing
for mullet in fresh water - with a valid Florida fresh water fishing license.
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A Florida resident fishing for
saltwater fish in fresh water from land or from a structure fixed to the land.
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Under 16 years of age.
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Fishing from a boat that has a
valid recreational vessel saltwater fishing license.
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A nonresident fishing from a pier
that has a valid pier saltwater fishing license.
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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
licnese is registered.)
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Any person who has been accepted as
a client for developmental services by AHCA (Florida's Agency for Health Care
Administration) 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.
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A Florida resident who is certified permanently and totally
disabled may obtain a "disabled persons certificate" which allows them to fish
in both saltwater and freshwater at no charge from a county tax collector.
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