Saturday, September 5, 2015, is a saltwater license-free fishing day in Florida!
Free fishing days provide an excellent opportunity for parents who don’t yet have licenses to take youth fishing, or for avid anglers to introduce a friend to fishing without having to purchase a license. On these days, the fishing license requirement is waived for all recreational anglers (residents and non-residents).
All other rules (e.g., seasons, bag, and size limits) apply. The saltwater waiver applies to any recreational harvest requiring a saltwater fishing license (e.g., crabbing, lobstering, scalloping, etc.) as well as fishing from shore or a boat. A snook or spiny lobster permit are not required on these days.
The next saltwater license-free fishing day will be the Saturday following Thanksgiving, November 28, 2015.
For fishing tips, locations and rules, visit MyFWC.com/Fishing.