The new shoreline saltwater license requirement allows exemptions for residents who are age 65 or older, all children under age 16, resident disabled persons who meet certain qualifications, active duty military personnel while home on leave, and all anglers who fish from a licensed pier. In addition, the license requirement includes exemptions for resident anglers drawing food stamps, temporary cash assistance or Medicaid who have proof of identification and a benefit issuance or program identification card issued by DCFS or the Agency for Health Care Administration, and anglers who use a pole or line without a line retrieval mechanism such as a reel in their home counties.
There is an exemption for resident saltwater anglers using a pole or line, not equipped with a fishing-line-retrieval mechanism, using natural bait, and it applies to anglers who fish from shore, structures affixed to shore or vessels. This exemption applies only in the angler's home county. The exemption for saltwater anglers using a pole or line, not equipped with a fishing-line-retrieval mechanism, does not include anglers who use any type of gear other than hook and line.
For instance, crabbers who use traps, baskets, crab nets, dip nets or landing nets will need to have a fishing license. Also, fishermen who use cast nets or other types of nets are not exempt from license requirements.
The exemption for anglers using a pole or line not equipped with a fishing-line-retrieval mechanism does not include those who gather shellfish or other marine animals by hand. Anglers who have a shoreline saltwater license but need a regular saltwater fishing license can purchase a regular saltwater fishing license, even if they already have a shoreline license.
At the request of the FWC, the Florida Legislature passed the shoreline saltwater fishing license requirement to head off a federal registration requirement that would have gone into effect Jan. The shoreline license makes Florida's resident anglers exempt from that federal fee. There never was a general exemption for fishing from the shore or a structure attached to shore in freshwater, so no new license was needed.
In addition, the new exemption for anglers drawing food stamps, temporary cash assistance or Medicaid applies only to resident saltwater anglers fishing from shore or a structure attached to shore and does not relate to freshwater. Yes, if you are not exempt and have a shoreline saltwater license you are required to have a Snook Permit to keep a snook in season.
Starting July 1, , anglers age 16 and older including those exempt from license requirements fishing from a private boat, who plan to harvest, possess, or land specific reef fish must sign up to participate in the State Reef Fish Survey by adding the State Reef Fish Angler designation to their license or customer account.
Skip to main content. The following are exempt from a freshwater fishing license in Florida: Florida residents accepted as a client for developmental disabilities services by the Agency for Persons with Disabilities Those fishing in a pond of 20 acres or less located entirely within the private property of its owner Individuals fishing in a fish pond of 20 acres or more whose owner has a fishing pond license Individuals who possess a Resident Freshwater Commercial Fishing License Those with a valid Georgia fishing license who are fishing in the St.
Types of Fishing Licenses For both freshwater and saltwater fishing in Florida , there are various types of licenses that may be right for you depending on the activities you plan to take part in. Freshwater Fishing Licenses : A freshwater license is needed to take or attempt to take native or nonnative freshwater fish.
Saltwater Fishing Licenses: A license is required to take saltwater fish, crabs, clams, marine plants or other saltwater organisms. All license fees are non-refundable. Sign Up.
First Name Required. Last Name. Email Required. Interest Fishing Boating Both. Fishing Experience Beginner Intermediate Expert. Boating Experience Beginner Intermediate Expert. Where to fish and boat. Fishing tips and gear. Boating tips. Boat types. Boating safety. Purchase both types of license if you plan to fish in both saltwater and freshwater. When fishing on a boat or from shore, carry your visitors' fishing license with you, or keep it in the tackle box.
Be prepared to show the license and a valid photo ID to game officials. An out-of-state fishing license will not suffice. Others on the boat or in your fishing group do not need a license if they are not fishing, but this means they cannot tend to the rod or bait at any time, either.
They cannot be involved in the process at all, otherwise they'll need licenses too. Kathy Adams is an award-winning journalist and freelance writer who traveled the world handling numerous duties for music artists. She enjoys exploring foreign locales and hiking off the beaten path stateside, snapping pics of wildlife and nature instead of selfies.
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