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What You Must Know Before You Go
Saltwater fishing licenses are sold at all county tax collectors’ offices and at many
license agents. Licenses may also be obtained over the telephone by dialing toll-free,
1-888 FISH FLORIDA (347-4356). Licenses are now available online at MyFWC.com.
An additional fee is charged for these services.
Florida Residents
When applying for a saltwater recreational fishing license, you are considered to be a
Florida resident if you are:
Gold Sportsman’s License (Valid for One-Year includes Hunting,
Saltwater Fishing and Freshwater Fishing licenses; and Wildlife Management Area,
Archery, Muzzleloading Gun, Turkey and Florida Waterfowl, Snook,Crossbow and
Crawfish Permits) . . . $100.00.
Florida residents may buy a lifetime saltwater fishing license or a lifetime sportsman
license. Holders of lifetime saltwater fishing licenses may fish in saltwater for life and
will pay no additional fees. The lifetime 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 freshwater or saltwater 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:
Costs for Licenses:
In addition to the cost of licenses and permits specified in this section, license agents
charge a 50-cent issuance fee for selling licenses or permits.
Florida Resident Licenses
One-Year License...................................................................$17.00
Five-Year License.................................................................. $79.00
One-Year Gold Sportsman’s License............................. $100.00
One-Year Military Gold Sportsman’s License.................. $20.00
(Offers the same privileges as the Gold Sportsman’s License. Available only to FL
residents who are active or retired members of the US Armed Forces, the US Armed
Forces Reserve, the FL National Guard, the US Coast Guard or the US Coast Guard
Reserve, upon submission of a current military identification card and orders showing
you are stationed in FL.
Can be purchased at county tax collector’s offices only.)
Combination Licenses (Florida Residents Only)
Fishing-Saltwater/Freshwater............................................ $32.50
Fishing-Saltwater/Freshwater & Hunting......................... $48.00
Lifetime Saltwater Fishing License (Florida Residents Only)
Age: 0–4............................................................................... $126.50
Age: 5–12............................................................................. $226.50
Age: 13 or older.................................. ................................ $301.50
Lifetime Sportsman License (Florida Residents Only)
Age: 0–4................................................................................ $401.50
Age: 5–12.............................................................................. $701.50
Age: 13 or older................................................................. $1,001.50
Non-Resident Licenses
Three-Day License................................................................$17.00
Seven-Day License.............................................................. $30.00
One-Year License..................................................................$47.00
Permits
Snook Permit..........................................................................$ 2.00
Five-Year Snook Permit...................................................... $10.00
Lobster Permit........................................................................ $2.00
Five-Year Lobster Permit.................................................... $10.00
Tarpon Tag (available only at tax collector offices)........ $51.50
If you are not required to buy a license, you are not required to buy permits (except
tarpon).
If you are not required to purchase a fishing license and snook and crawfish permits,
you may do so anyway to help support programs that protect and preserve Florida’s
marine fisheries resources.
Saltwater fishing licenses are sold at all county tax collectors’ offices and at many
license agents. Licenses may also be obtained over the telephone by dialing toll-free,
1-888 FISH FLORIDA (347-4356). Licenses are now available online at MyFWC.com.
An additional fee is charged for these services.
Florida Residents
When applying for a saltwater recreational fishing license, you are considered to be a
Florida resident if you are:
- Any person who has resided in Florida for six continuous months prior to
applying for a resident license and who claims Florida as their primary
residence. - Any member of the U.S. Armed Forces who is stationed in this state.
Gold Sportsman’s License (Valid for One-Year includes Hunting,
Saltwater Fishing and Freshwater Fishing licenses; and Wildlife Management Area,
Archery, Muzzleloading Gun, Turkey and Florida Waterfowl, Snook,Crossbow and
Crawfish Permits) . . . $100.00.
Florida residents may buy a lifetime saltwater fishing license or a lifetime sportsman
license. Holders of lifetime saltwater fishing licenses may fish in saltwater for life and
will pay no additional fees. The lifetime 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 freshwater or saltwater 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:
- Any child under 16 years of age.
- A Florida resident saltwater fishing for recreational purposes from land or a
structure fixed to the land—a pier, bridge, dock, floating dock, jetty or similar
structure. - Fishing from a for-hire vessel – guide, charter, party boat – that has a valid
vessel license or charter captain license. - A holder of a valid saltwater products license.
- A Florida resident—65 years old or older and you possess either a Resident
Senior - Citizen Hunting and Fishing Certificate or proof of age and residency.
- 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. - Any person who has been accepted as a client for developmental services by
the Department of Children and Family
Costs for Licenses:
In addition to the cost of licenses and permits specified in this section, license agents
charge a 50-cent issuance fee for selling licenses or permits.
Florida Resident Licenses
One-Year License...................................................................$17.00
Five-Year License.................................................................. $79.00
One-Year Gold Sportsman’s License............................. $100.00
One-Year Military Gold Sportsman’s License.................. $20.00
(Offers the same privileges as the Gold Sportsman’s License. Available only to FL
residents who are active or retired members of the US Armed Forces, the US Armed
Forces Reserve, the FL National Guard, the US Coast Guard or the US Coast Guard
Reserve, upon submission of a current military identification card and orders showing
you are stationed in FL.
Can be purchased at county tax collector’s offices only.)
Combination Licenses (Florida Residents Only)
Fishing-Saltwater/Freshwater............................................ $32.50
Fishing-Saltwater/Freshwater & Hunting......................... $48.00
Lifetime Saltwater Fishing License (Florida Residents Only)
Age: 0–4............................................................................... $126.50
Age: 5–12............................................................................. $226.50
Age: 13 or older.................................. ................................ $301.50
Lifetime Sportsman License (Florida Residents Only)
Age: 0–4................................................................................ $401.50
Age: 5–12.............................................................................. $701.50
Age: 13 or older................................................................. $1,001.50
Non-Resident Licenses
Three-Day License................................................................$17.00
Seven-Day License.............................................................. $30.00
One-Year License..................................................................$47.00
Permits
Snook Permit..........................................................................$ 2.00
Five-Year Snook Permit...................................................... $10.00
Lobster Permit........................................................................ $2.00
Five-Year Lobster Permit.................................................... $10.00
Tarpon Tag (available only at tax collector offices)........ $51.50
If you are not required to buy a license, you are not required to buy permits (except
tarpon).
If you are not required to purchase a fishing license and snook and crawfish permits,
you may do so anyway to help support programs that protect and preserve Florida’s
marine fisheries resources.
All About Florida Keys Fishing & Key West Fishing
The Adobe Acrobat Reader 7 is needed to view the Saltwater
Fishing Regulations. You may wish to print the file in order to
best view the graphically intense pages and charts. USE the
ZOOM tool in Adobe to best view the document online.
NOTE: Regulatory correction for Swordfish: Swordfish do not
have to remain in whole condition until landed ashore. Minimum
size limits: 47” lower jaw fork length, 29” cleithrum to keel length
or 33 pounds dressed weight.
Fishing Regulations. You may wish to print the file in order to
best view the graphically intense pages and charts. USE the
ZOOM tool in Adobe to best view the document online.
NOTE: Regulatory correction for Swordfish: Swordfish do not
have to remain in whole condition until landed ashore. Minimum
size limits: 47” lower jaw fork length, 29” cleithrum to keel length
or 33 pounds dressed weight.
| Florida Keys Fishing Licenses & Permits Jan. 1, 2008 - June 30, 2008 |
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