Recreational saltwater licenses and fees
Before purchasing a recreational saltwater fishing license or permit, please make sure you understand what qualifies as Florida residency and whether you really need a license or permit based on the exemptions.
Annual recreational fishing licenses and permits are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase or the alternate starting date if selected at the time of purchase, unless otherwise specified on the face of the license.
*If you have a resident recreational saltwater fishing license, you do not need a shoreline fishing license, because the resident recreational saltwater fishing license covers fishing from the shore, a dock, a jetty or a boat.
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License and permit fees are nonrefundable.
Saltwater Fishing
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Resident Saltwater Fishing Licenses
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Lifetime Licenses and Fees are listed on another web page.
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Gold Sportsman's License (includes Hunting, Saltwater Fishing and Freshwater Fishing licenses; and Deer, Wildlife Management Area, Archery, Muzzleloading Gun, Crossbow, Turkey and Florida Waterfowl, Snook and Lobster permits)
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$100.00
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Military Gold Sportsman's License (includes Hunting, Saltwater Fishing and Freshwater Fishing licenses; and Deer, Wildlife Management Area, Archery, Muzzleloading Gun, Crossbow, Turkey and Florida Waterfowl, Snook and Lobster permits) (sold only at tax collector's office)
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$20.00
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Annual Saltwater Fishing
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$17.00
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$79.00
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Saltwater/Freshwater Fishing Combo
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$32.50
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Saltwater/Freshwater Fishing/Hunting Combo
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$48.00
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Saltwater Shoreline License
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Free
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Nonresident Saltwater Fishing Licenses
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Nonresident Annual Saltwater Fishing
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$47.00
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Nonresident 3-Day Saltwater Fishing
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$17.00
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Nonresident 7-Day Saltwater Fishing
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$30.00
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Saltwater Fishing Permits (Resident and Nonresident)
If you are not required to have a license, you are not required to buy permits (except tarpon)
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Snook Permit (required to keep snook in season even with the Shoreline license)
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$10.00
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$50.00
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Lobster Permit
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$5.00
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$25.00
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Tarpon Tag
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$51.50
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