Florida License-Free Saltwater Fishing September 7

Florida License-Free Saltwater Fishing September 7
Florida License Free Saltwater Fishing June 1-2
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FORT MYERS, Florida – Saturday, September 7, 2024, is a saltwater fishing license-free day, which means that Florida residents and non-residents can enjoy saltwater fishing with the license requirement waived.

License-free fishing days provide an excellent opportunity for those who don’t yet have a fishing license to experience fishing, take youth fishing, or for avid anglers to introduce a friend to fishing without having to purchase a license.  

All other rules such as seasons, bag and size limits apply. 

The saltwater waiver applies to any recreational harvest requiring a saltwater fishing license (e.g., crabbing, lobstering, scalloping, etc.) as well as fishing from shore or a .  

A snook or spiny lobster permit are also not required on these days.