Florida Fishing

If you’re looking for fun in the Florida sun, try fishing — it’s fun for the whole family! There are abundant opportunities for freshwater as well as saltwater fishing in Florida. Based on if you pick saltwater or freshwater fishing, a Florida fishing license has different requirements. Fresh water fishing for anglers, in Florida, over the age of sixteen requires a license. Florida fishing license requirements can be more complicated when it comes to saltwater fishing. All anglers under the age of 16 do not need a Florida fishing license. A license is required to saltwater fish from a boat if you are 16 or over. You do not need a Florida fishing license if you are saltwater fishing from the shore, or a fixed pier on shore. If you fish from anything that floats, sailing vessel, that has not been attached to the shoreline permanently, and a license for fishing is required. A local Florida fishing guide can be found at most marina and bait shops, if you have chosen to use the fishing guide. Alternatively, check the local phone book for the fishing guides listed there. In most cases the Florida fishing license is already rolled into the cost of the trip. Your fishing guide purchases a Florida fishing license for his boat, and this will license all of the passengers aboard. Fishing for Fun in Florida is a fun activity for you and your entire family.