Coastal Angler Magazine
After twelve years of being the primary resource for Florida's East Coast anglers, boaters and conservationalists, Coastal Angler Magazine is now delivering it's message Statewide through a system of regional partnerships with it's like-minded Franchisees. In an era when the State's marine resources and fragile ecosystems seem destined to move toward depletion and degradation, Coastal Angler Magazine and it's Franchisees strive to educate and inform our readership on the issues and common sense imperatives of protecting and preserving Florida's wonderful marine resources.
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Get Yourself Fishing with a Florida Fishing License
Why does Florida rank number one in fishing tackle and the boating industry sales year in and year out? Because it has it all! Florida is known as the Sunshine State, Like it's name more sun means more fishing weather days then any state with the exception of Hawaii. Florida is surrounded by water on nearly all sides; and has more coastline than all other 48 contiguous states.Florida is also home to an incredible variety of catching opportunities with its broad base of world famous freshwater, offshore, inshore and backcountry fishing. Florida leads the nation in number of annual fishing trips taken by anglers. Florida not only leads the nation with the number of anglers, it also has more retail sales of fishing equipment and boating accessories, and has more tackle shops than any other state. It also has the most fish living in its waters‚ with over 800 different fresh and saltwater species. If you are planning a fishing trip there are certain things that you need to know. One would be getting a Florida Fishing License, how to get a fishing guide, and up to date fishing reports so your fishing trips can be a blast.
- Recreational Florida Fishing License and Permit Requirements
- Buy Your Florida Fishing License Online
- Florida Freshwater Fishing License Fees
- Florida Saltwater Fishing License Fees
Recreational Fishing licenses and permits for Florida residents and nonresidents are available at county tax collectors' offices. In addition, they are available from sub agents, such as sporting goods stores or other retailers selling hunting or fishing equipment.
Do you need a Florida fishing license?
The following individuals do not need to purchase a fishing license:
- Drawing food stamps, temporary cash assistance or
Medicaid and carrying an issued ID card while fishing. - A resident fishing in your home county with live or natural bait
using a cane pole or other gear that
does not depend on mechanical retrieval. - Under 16 years of age.
- Florida resident over 65 years of age.
- Fishing from a for-hire vessel.
- Fishing from a pier with a valid pier saltwater fishing license.
- Florida resident who is a member of the U.S. Armed Forces, home
on leave for 30 days or less. - Florida resident who possesses a Florida Resident Disabled Person Hunting
and Fishing Certificate.
Types of fishing licenses
You may purchase any of the following types of fishing license:
- Florida Resident 12-month Freshwater OR Saltwater Fishing License: $17.00
- Florida Nonresident 7-Day Freshwater OR Saltwater Fishing License: $30.00
- Florida Nonresident 12-Month Freshwater OR Saltwater Florida Fishing License: $47.00
- Florida Resident 12-month Freshwater and Saltwater Florida Fishing License: $32.50
- View more licensing options here.
You can purchase your Florida fishing license online by clicking this link. There is a $2.25 + 2.5% surcharge. Alternatively, you may purchase your Florida fishing license by calling 1-888-FISH-FLORIDA and pay a $3.25 + 2.5% surcharge. Fishing Licenses may be purchased without surcharge at a county tax collector's office or for a small fee at many Florida fishing stores.
