oh ok I thought it was one of those things where you had to have the license but it was free. thanks
oh ok I thought it was one of those things where you had to have the license but it was free. thanks
You are correct. You still will need to get it, its just free with some transaction fees involved
The shoreline fishing license for Florida residents to catch saltwater fish from shore or a structure affixed to shore cost $9 last year, but this year it's free, beginning July 1.
The Florida Legislature repealed the shoreline license fee during the past session. However, legislators retained the license requirement to prevent a more-costly federal registration fee from taking effect in Florida.
Resident anglers who obtain the shoreline license over the phone or Internet still will have to pay a convenience fee to the vendor. The convenience fee is $2.31 for Internet sales at www.fl.wildlifelicense.com or $3.33 for phone sales at 888-FISH FLORIDA (888-347-4356).
Only Florida residents qualify for a no-cost shoreline license, and the license does not cover fishing from a boat or fishing from a location or structure accessible only by boat. That requires a regular saltwater fishing license: $17 for residents; for nonresidents the cost is $17 for three days, $30 for seven days or $47 per year.
There are some exemptions for license requirements. More information is available at MyFWC.com/License.
they charged me the $9. actually i think it was $9.50 i got the full package that costed $50 something since i fish alot.
they charged me the $9. actually i think it was $9.50 i got the full package that costed $50 something since i fish alot.
It ain't July 1st yet!
