Shoreline Fishing License Free to Residents, Beginning July 1. The shoreline fishing license for Florida residents to catch saltwater fish from shore or a structure affixed to shore cost $9 last year. This year, it’s free as of July 1st as the Legislature repealed the license fee in the past session. The license requirement was retained to prevent  more costly federal fees. If you get the license by phone or internet you will have to pay a convenience fee of $2.31 at www.fl.wildlifelicense.com or $3.33 at 888-FISH FLORIDA (888-347-4356). Only Florida residents qualify. Fishing from a boat, or land or structure accessible only by boat requires a regular saltwater fishing license: $17 for residents; nonresidents: $17 for three days, $30 for seven days, or $47 per year. There are some exemptions to license requirements. More information at MyFWC.com/License, or call 904-209-2250.

Hunting / Fishing Permit Changes – Due to changes in Florida legislation, as of 07/01/10 there will be increases to hunting and fishing permits for both residents and non-Florida residents. There is also a new deer hunting permit. Find out more about Licensing, Permits and Fees and the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission and see the new fee schedule, here.

Saltwater Fishing License
The law requires anyone who takes, attempts to take, or possesses marine fish for noncommercial purposes to have a saltwater fishing license. The license is valid 12 months from the specified beginning date. (License cannot be renewed/issued more than 60 days in advance.)

Exemptions

• A Florida resident fishing from land or a structure fixed to the land.
• 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.
• A Florida resident who is 65 years of age or older. (Must carry proof of age and residency.)
• A Florida resident who is fishing for mullet in fresh water - with a valid Florida freshwater fishing license.
• A Florida resident fishing for saltwater fish in fresh water from land or a structure affixed to land.
• Under 16 years of age.
• Fishing from a boat that has a valid recreational vessel saltwater fishing license.
• A nonresident fishing from a pier that has a valid pier saltwater fishing license.
• A holder of a valid commercial saltwater products license.
• Any person who has been accepted as a client for developmental services by HRS or a licensed provider of services through contract with HRS, 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.
• A Florida resident who is certified permanently and totally disabled may obtain a "disabled person's certificate" which allow them to fish in both saltwater and freshwater at no charge from a county tax collector.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

You can also purchase a Freshwater, Saltwater, or Hunting License online through WildlifeLicense.com