When can you fish without a license in 2019?

License-free fishing days great way to try out fishing

To legally fish in Florida you have to have a fishing license, but there are certain days each year where you can fish license-free.

Free fishing days are a great way to get out there and try fishing. If you like it, you can buy an annual license. 

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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has deemed the following dates as license-free fishing days: 

  • April 6-7 (freshwater)
  • June 1-2 (saltwater)
  • June 8-9 (freshwater)
  • Sept. 7 (saltwater)
  • Nov. 30 (saltwater)

The following individuals are exempt from needing a recreational fishing license:

  • Youth under 16 years of age 
  • Resident seniors age 65 or older with proof of age or residency or possessing an optional Resident 65+ Hunt/Fish Certificate
  • Those freshwater fishing in your county of residence on your homestead (or the homestead of your spouse or minor child), or if you are a minor child freshwater fishing or hunting on the homestead of your parent.

For more exemptions, click here.
 


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