Getting Your Florida Saltwater Fishing License
Fishing in Florida requires a fishing license. If you are traveling in from out of state, you can purchase your license online or by phone. Many non-residents get the 7 day license for $30, but the annual non-resident license is only $47. If you have a major credit card, the FWC offers you 2 ways to buy your hunting or fishing license without leaving your home.
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With either method, you’ll have a temporary license number within minutes, enabling you to hunt (in season) or fish right away. Your permanent license will be mailed within 48 hours.
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| Resident Saltwater Fishing Licenses | ||
| Annual | Five-Year | |
| Gold Sportsman’s License (includes Hunting, Saltwater Fishing and Freshwater Fishing licenses; and Deer, Wildlife Management Area, Archery, Muzzleloading Gun, Crossbow, Turkey and Florida Waterfowl, Snook and Lobster permits) | $100.00 | |
| Military Gold Sportsman’s License (includes Hunting, Saltwater Fishing and Freshwater Fishing licenses; and Deer, Wildlife Management Area, Archery, Muzzleloading Gun, Crossbow, Turkey and Florida Waterfowl, Snook and Lobster permits) (sold only at tax collector’s office) | $20.00 | |
| Annual Saltwater Fishing | $17.00 | $79.00 |
| Saltwater/Freshwater Fishing Combo | $32.50 | |
| Saltwater/Freshwater Fishing/Hunting Combo | $48.00 | |
| Saltwater Shoreline License | Free | |
| Nonresident Saltwater Fishing Licenses | ||
| Nonresident Annual Saltwater Fishing | $47.00 | |
| Nonresident 3-Day Saltwater Fishing | $17.00 | |
| Nonresident 7-Day Saltwater Fishing | $30.00 | |
| Saltwater Fishing Permits (Resident and Nonresident) If you are not required to have a license, you are not required to buy permits (except tarpon) |
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| Annual | Five-Year Residents only |
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| Snook Permit (required to keep snook in season even with the Shoreline license) | $10.00 | $50.00 |
| Lobster Permit | $5.00 | $25.00 |
| Tarpon Tag | $51.50 | |
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