In Florida, both a fresh and salt water fishing license is mandatory. To protect our natural resources, there are some legal minimum lengths and limits on the number of fish you may catch. There is also closed season on some shellfish and snook. To obtain a resident license for fishing and hunting, you must be a resident of Florida for six months. A license is not required for a child under 16 years of age.
Visitors can obtain three day, seven day or annual licenses.
Licenses and the latest edition of freshwater sports fishing regulations may be obtained at the Tax Collector s Office or at most local bait and tackle shops and sporting goods stores. Lifetime and five year fishing licenses are available from the Tax Collector s Office for residents only. You must have the title or record to your property as of January 1 and reside on the property. You must be a legal and permanent resident of Florida as of January 1. You can fill out an application for the exemption with your county property appraiser at any time before March 1 of the year you want the exemption.