Florida’s resident saltwater anglers who fish from shore, or a structure affixed to shore, will need to buy a shoreline fishing license by Aug. 1, unless they have a regular resident saltwater fishing license. The cost is $7.50, plus administrative and handling fees.
The new license applies only to Florida resident saltwater anglers who fish from shore. Resident anglers may prefer to purchase the regular recreational saltwater license that covers them no matter where they fish for saltwater species in Florida.
Florida has always required nonresidents to have a license when fishing from shore, and they will still need to purchase a regular nonresident saltwater fishing license.
The new shoreline saltwater fishing license for residents goes on sale July 15. It provides all of the same exemptions as a regular license, including senior citizens, children, disabled people who meet certain qualifications, active-duty military personnel while home on leave, and anglers who fish from a licensed pier. In addition, the shoreline license requirement includes anglers drawing food stamps, temporary cash assistance or Medicaid.
For more information, go to MyFWC.com.
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