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Besides natural shorelines the license is required for
piers, jetties, bridges, floating docks or similar structures and includes bay,
inland, Gulf and Atlantic waters of the State
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Since July 1, 2010 the annual resident
shoreline fishing license is FREE, but residents fishing from shore are still required to obtain the license. Resident anglers who order the shoreline
license over the phone or Internet will still have to pay a processing fee to
the vendor
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Resident anglers who
purchase a one-year, five-year, combination, or lifetime saltwater license are
covered for both shoreline and watercraft recreational fishing.
According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, a resident is "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, or any member of the U.S. armed forces who is stationed in the state."
According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, a resident is "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, or any member of the U.S. armed forces who is stationed in the state."
YOU DO NOT NEED A SALTWATER FISHING
LICENSE IF YOU ARE...
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A resident drawing food stamps, temporary cash assistance or Medicaid
and carrying an issued identification card while fishing
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A resident fishing in their home county with live or natural
bait using a cane pole or other gear that does not depend on mechanical retrieval
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Under 16 years of age
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A Florida resident over 65 years of age
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Fishing from a for-hire vessel
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Fishing from a pier with a valid pier saltwater fishing
license
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A Florida resident who's a member of the U.S. Armed
Forces, home on leave for 30 days or less
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A Florida resident who possesses a Florida Resident
Disabled Person Hunting and Fishing Certificate
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A holder of a saltwater products license
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Accepted as a client for developmental services by Dept.
of Child and Family services, with proof there of
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A resident with a no-cost Florida Resident Disabled Person
Hunting and Fishing Certificate, with certification of disability
or call 1-888-FISH FLORIDA
(1-888-347-4356)
Additiona information can be obtained by visiting
www.myfwc.com or http://catchandrelease.org
Additiona information can be obtained by visiting
www.myfwc.com or http://catchandrelease.org
Why should I consider
purchasing a license if I'm not required to have one?
The
more licenses purchased by Florida anglers, the more federal aid the state gets to
support sport fish conservation and restoration projects. License sales help bring
fishing tackle and motor boat fuel taxes back to Florida and help support its economy.
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