Recreational Saltwater Fishing License Information

According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission you do not need a Saltwater Fishing License if you are:
• Child under 16 years of age.

• Resident and member of the military home on leave

• Resident fishing in saltwater from land or from a structure fixed to the land.

• Anyone fishing from charter and/or party boat with a valid vessel license.

• Anyone fiishing from a vessel, the operator must have valid vessel license.

• Anyone recreationally fishing from a pier with a valid pier saltwater fishing license.

• Resident fishing from land or structure fixed to land.

• Resident 65 years of age or older. Must have proof of age and residency or a no-cost Florida Resident Senior Citizen license.

For a complete list and more detail visit FWC.

Recreational Saltwater Fishing

Summer Inshore Fishing

Although spring
and summer are
regarded as the best time
for anglers. Fishing in Panama
City Beach, Florida, is a year
round passion. Summer brings
redfish, king mackerel,bonito, mahi-mahi,
and are some of the summer surf,trout,
ladyfish, pompano, tarpon, and whiting.

Deep Sea Fishing
Have your heart set on yellow fin tuna, sailfish,
marlin, consider a fishing charter.

"Make sure there are fish for tomorrow"

Florida fishing license fees provide essential fish and wildlife conservation programs. Many people are exempt from purchasing fishing licenses, see the listings in the side bar. However, saltwater anglers, senior citizens, and young fishermen can choose to support the conservation effort by purchasing a license voluntarily.

Each license purchased helps bring tackle and motor boat fuel taxes
and more Sport Fish Restoration money and Federal Aid to Florida.

You can purchase a licence twenty four hours a day, seven days a week. Call 1-888-FISH FLORIDA or buy Online