Where to buy florida fishing license near me

Recreational licenses may be purchased online through the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Many recreational licenses may also be purchased at area sporting goods stores, bait and tackle shops, and other retail outlets.

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2 Ways to Purchase a Hunting & Fishing License
Exemptions
Senior Citizen Hunting & Fishing License
Persons with Disabilities
Recreational License Fees*
Saltwater Fishing Licenses
Hunting Licenses
Where can I purchase a Florida fishing license?
Can I buy a Florida fishing license at Walmart?
Who sells Florida out of state fishing license?
How much is a Florida fishing license?

A valid hunting and fishing license must be carried on his or her person when participating in these activities unless a person is exempt. Annual licenses expire 12 months from the date of issuance.

2 Ways to Purchase a Hunting & Fishing License

Online

By Phone

Purchase or renew by telephone for an additional fee by calling 1 (888) 347-4356.

Exemptions

The following individuals are exempt from recreational hunting, freshwater fishing and saltwater fishing license restrictions:

Individuals under 16 years of age;
Florida residents 65 years of age and older;
Military personnel who are residents of Florida and are home on leave for a period of 30 days or less and have valid orders in their possession;
Florida residents who are fishing in saltwater from land, a structure fixed to land, jettison or licensed fishing pier;
Any individual fishing from a boat that has been issued a vessel saltwater fishing license;
Individuals freshwater fishing in their home county with live or natural bait, using poles or hand lines that are not equipped with reel or other line retrieval mechanisms for noncommercial purposes (this does not apply in Fish Management Areas); and
Persons hunting or fishing in their county of residence on their homestead or the homestead of their spouse or minor child, or any minor child hunting on the homestead of their parent.

Senior Citizen Hunting & Fishing License

Senior citizen hunting and fishing licenses are optional for non-commercial purposes and do not include the Federal Duck Stamp. Residents of the State of Florida age 65 or older may carry proof of their age and residency, such as a driver's license, voter registration card or Florida ID Card that is at least 6 months old in lieu of a sport license.

Persons with Disabilities

A disabled person who is a resident of the State of Florida may obtain an application for a resident disability hunting and fishing license online or from the Tax Collector’s office. A resident disability hunting and fishing license authorize the holder to take or attempt to take or possess freshwater fish, marine fish, and game consistent with State and Federal regulations.

Recreational License Fees*

Resident Annual Hunting, Fresh & Saltwater Fishing	$48.00
Resident Annual Hunting	$17.00
Resident Annual Hunting and Freshwater Fishing	$32.50
Resident Gold Sportsman (includes hunting, freshwater & saltwater fishing, fishing management area, turkey permit, Florida waterfowl, archery, muzzle loading, snook and crawfish permits)	$100.00
Resident Sportsman (includes all except Saltwater fishing, Federal Duck Stamp and trapping migratory bird)	$80.50
Non-Resident Annual Hunting	$151.50
Non-Resident 10-day Hunting	$46.50
Annual Trapping License	$26.50
Resident Permanent Senior License, 64 and older (includes muzzle loading gun, turkey permit, archery permit, and a Florida waterfowl permit, hunting, freshwater fishing and Type I wildlife Management Area)	$13.50

* Note: Persons born on or after June 1, 1975 cannot purchase a hunting license unless they show proof of successful completion of a hunter education safety course. You may contact the local Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission office at (386) 758-0525 for class times.

If you are a resident or non-resident of Florida, you need a valid Florida Fishing license to fish in the State's freshwater areas. The license is valid for 12 months from the day you purchase it. There is an option to purchase a Resident Five Year license, Resident Lifetime License or a combined Resident Lifetime Fresh Water Fishing and Hunting License.

If you are 15 years old or younger, or you fish with a cane pole in the county of your residence, you don't need a license. Also, if you are over the age of 65 and a resident of Florida, hunting and fishing are permitted without a license. You must carry proof of age and residency to be exempt. If you are permanently disabled, you may obtain a license without paying the state fee.

You may get a Fishing License at the offices of Broward County Revenue Collection:

Governmental Center Annex, 115 South Andrews Avenue Room A100, Fort Lauderdale

(Click link for a map to the above address) or at one of the many subagent offices located around the County. If you purchase a license from one of the subagents there is an additional $.50 fee.

Saltwater Fishing Licenses

Since January 1, 1990, a valid Florida Saltwater Fishing License has been required in Broward County. The License is valid for 12 months from the day you purchase it. There is an option to purchase a Five Year License or a Resident Lifetime License.

A Saltwater Fishing License is not required if you are; a resident fishing in saltwater from land or a structure fixed to land; fishing from a vessel if the operator holds a valid saltwater vessel license; a resident and a member of U.S. Armed Forces at home on leave for 30 days or less; a person who has been accepted by the Department of health and Rehabilitative Services for Development Services; an individual fishing from a licensed pier. A Saltwater License may be issued, without license fee, to any resident who is certified by a Florida Licensed physician, by any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, or by the Veterans Administration to be totally and permanently disabled or who holds a valid I.D. card issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

No person may operate any vessel wherein a fee is paid either directly or indirectly for the purpose of saltwater fishing for non-commercial purposes unless a license has been obtained. The license is based on the number of customers the vessel will carry.

You can get a Saltwater License at the Offices of the Broward County Revenue Collection Division located at the Governmental Center Annex, 115 South Andrews Avenue Room A100, Fort Lauderdale, or at one of the subagents located throughout the County.

Hunting Licenses

If you live in Broward County, you can get your hunting license from the Revenue Collection Division. The general hunting license is valid for 12 months from the day you purchase it. You will need separate permits along with your hunting license if you use archery or muzzle-loading equipment. There is an option for a Five Year License, a Lifetime Resident Hunting License, or a Lifetime Combined Hunting and Freshwater Fishing License.

You just can't hunt anywhere, at any time. There are specific seasons, areas, types of equipment, requirements and limitations for hunting in the State of Florida, including but not limited to a successful completion of a hunter safety course. Ask for current rules and regulations by calling the Broward County Revenue Collection Division at the number listed above.

Sub Agents

There are Sub Agents of the Revenue Collection Division in many hunting supply stores that can issue you a license.

Alphabetical Listing of All Sub Agents
Listing of All Sub Agents By City

The following licenses are available at the Sub Agent's offices. Click on the links for costs and details.

Residents
Non Residents
Permits

The following licenses can ONLY be purchased at the MAIN Revenue Collection Division's Office located at:

115 S. Andrews Ave., Room, A100 Fort Lauderdale

Lifetime Florida Residents Only
Five Year Licenses
Permanent Licenses
Non Resident Hunting
Vessel & Pier Licenses NSES
Trapping Permit
Federal Duck Stamp

Go to Florida's GFC website for more Hunting and Fishing information.

Hunting

Resident Hunting Licenses	Annual	Five-Year
Gold Sportsman's License(includes Hunting, Saltwater Fishing and Freshwater Fishing Licenses, Wildlife Management Area, Archery, Muzzleloading Gun, Crossbow, Turkey and Florida Waterfowl, Snook and Lobster Permits)	$100	n/a
Military Gold Sportsman's License(includes Hunting, Saltwater Fishing and Freshwater Fishing Licenses, Wildlife Management Area, Archery, Muzzleloading Gun, Crossbow, Turkey and Florida Waterfowl, Snook and Lobster Permits) Sold only at Tax Collector's Offices	$20	n/a
Sportsman's License (includes Hunting and Freshwater Fishing licenses, Wildlife Management Area, Archery, Muzzleloading Gun, Crossbow, Turkey and Florida Waterfowl permits)	$80.50	n/a
Resident 64 or Older Sportsman's License (includes Freshwater Fishing and Hunting Licenses, Wildlife Management Area, Archery, Muzzleloading Gun, Crossbow, Turkey and Florida Waterfowl Permits)	$13.50	n/a
Resident Annual Hunting	$17	$79.00
Resident Hunting/Freshwater Fishing Combination	$32.50	n/a
Resident Hunting/Freshwater/Saltwater Fishing Combination	$48	n/a
Senior Citizen Hunting and Fishing Certificate	Free	n/a

Nonresident Hunting Licenses
Nonresident Annual Hunting	$151.50
Nonresident 10-Day Hunting	$46.50

Hunting Permits (Resident and Nonresident)	Annual	Five-Year (Residents Only)
Federal Duck Stamp (Buy On-line)	$17.50	n/a
Wildlife Management Area Permit	$26.50	$126.50
Archery Permit	$5	$25
Muzzleloading Gun Permit	$5	$25
Turkey Permit (Florida Resident)	$10	$50
Turkey Permit (Nonresident)	$125	n/a
Florida Waterfowl Permit	$5	$25
Crossbow Permit	$5	$25
Migratory Bird Permit	Free	n/a

Freshwater Fishing

Resident Freshwater Fishing Licenses	Annual	Five-Year
Annual Freshwater Fishing	$17	$79
Freshwater/Saltwater Fishing Combo	$32.50	n/a
Freshwater Fishing/Hunting Combo	$32.50	n/a
Freshwater/Saltwater Fishing/Hunting Combo	$48	n/a

Nonresident Annual Saltwater Fishing	$47
Nonresident 7-Day Saltwater Fishing	$30
Nonresident 3-Day Saltwater Fishing	$17

Saltwater Fishing

Resident Saltwater Fishing Licenses	Annual	Five-Year
Annual Saltwater Fishing	$17	$79
Saltwater/Freshwater Fishing Combo	$32.50	n/a
Saltwater/Freshwater/Hunting Combo	$48	n/a

Nonresident Annual Freshwater Fishing	$47
Nonresident 7-Day Freshwater Fishing	$30
Nonresident 3-Day Freshwater Fishing	$17

SALTWATER FISHING PERMITS (Resident and Nonresident)	Annual	Five-Year (Residents Only)
Snook Permit	$10	$50
Lobster Permit	$5	$25
Tarpon Tag	$51.50	n/a

Charter Vessel, Captain and Pier Licenses

SALTWATER VESSEL 4 OR LESS	$201.50
SALTWATER VESSEL 6 OR LESS	$401.50
SALTWATER VESSEL 10 OR LESS	$401.50
SALTWATER VESSEL 11 OR MORE	$801.50
SALTWATER CAPTAIN 4 OR LESS	$201.50
SALTWATER CAPTAIN 10 OR LESS	$401.50
SALTWATER CAPTAIN 11 OR MORE	$801.50
RECREATIONAL VESSEL 12-MONTH	$2,001.50
PIER LICENSE 12-MONTH	$501.50

Lifetime Licenses - For Florida Residents Only
(Sold Only at Tax Collector's offices)

Lifetime Licenses
Lifetime Sportsman's License (includes hunting, freshwater fishing and saltwater fishing licenses, wildlife management area, archery, muzzleloading gun, crossbow, turkey, Florida waterfowl, snook and lobster permits	4 yrs or younger 5-12 yrs 13 yrs and older	$401.50 $701.50 $1,001.50
Lifetime Hunting License (includes hunting license, wildlife management area, archery, muzzleloading gun, crossbow, turkey and Florida waterfowl permits)	4 yrs or younger 5-12 yrs 13 yrs and older	$201.50 $351.50 $501.50
Lifetime Freshwater Fishing License	4 yrs or younger 5-12 yrs 13 yrs and older	$126.50 $226.50 $301.50
Lifetime Saltwater Fishing License (includes snook and lobster permits)	4 yrs or younger 5-12 yrs 13 yrs and older	$126.50 $226.50 301.50

Link to Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission.

Where can I purchase a Florida fishing license?

Licenses and permits are available:.

Online at GoOutdoorsFlorida.com..

In person at a license agent or tax collector's office..

By calling toll-free 888-FISH-FLORIDA (888-347-4356) or 888-HUNT-FLORIDA (888-486-8356).

Through the Fish|Hunt FL App on Apple and Android devices..

Can I buy a Florida fishing license at Walmart?

To obtain a fishing license at Walmart, you just have to go to the counter in the hunting and fishing section and show a photo ID. If it is more convenient for you, you can also buy it online, by phone or by mail.

Who sells Florida out of state fishing license?

Licenses and permits are available online at GoOutdoorsFlorida.com, in person at a license agent or tax collector's office or by calling toll-free 888-FISH-FLORIDA (888-347-4356). Check what qualifies for Florida residency and if you are eligible for exemptions.