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Saltwater Fishing Licenses

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All persons saltwater fishing in Florida must possess a valid saltwater fishing license, excluding those entitled to the following exemptions:

  • Any individual under 16 years of age;

  • Florida residents 65 years of age or older that can show proof of age and residency... such as provided by a Florida Driver's License or voter registration card;

  • Florida residents fishing in saltwater from land, a structure fixed to land, jettison or licensed fishing pier;

  • Florida residents who are totally and permanently disabled who have been issued a special permit;

  • Military personnel who are residents of Florida and are home on leave for a period of 30 days or less and have valid orders in their possession; and,

  • Any individual fishing from a boat that has been issued a vessel saltwater fishing license.

Saltwater fishing licenses may be purchased from the Tax Collector's Office as follows:

  • A Resident annual saltwater fishing license is $17.00;

  • A Non-resident annual saltwater fishing license is $47.00;

  • A Non-resident 7 day saltwater fishing license is $30.00;

  • A Non-resident 3 day saltwater fishing license is $17.00;

  • A Snook permit is $2.00; and,

  • A Crawfish permit is $2.00.
    Note: To qualify for any resident hunting and fishing license proof of residency is required. You must provide Date of Birth along with any one of the following for proof of residency:

    • Florida DL# (Florida ID not acceptable)
    • Customer ID# (number already in TLS system)
    • Social Security # & FL Homestead Exemption
    • Social Security # & FL Voter Registration
    • Social Security # & FL Landlord Certification
    • Social Security # & FL Military Orders
    • Social Security # & FL Student ID Card - 18 or Under
    • Social Security # & Parents Proof of Residency

    Also Note: Non-resident hunting and fishing licenses may be purchased by anyone.
Saltwater fishing licenses may be purchased at the following Tax Collector's Offices:

Tax Collector's Offices
Bartow Branch
Lakeland Branch
Lake Wales Branch
Haines City Branch

These licenses are also available Online.

For your convenience, saltwater fishing licenses may also be purchased directly over the telephone from the Florida Fish And Wildlife Conservation Commission. $3.95 will be added to the cost of the license. To place your order for a hunting license over the telephone, dial toll-free 1-888-486-8356. To place your order for a fishing license over the telephone, dial toll-free 1-888-347-4356.
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