The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is allowing fishers to take to the waterways without the need for a recreational fishing license.
Saltwater license-free fishing is available June 7 and June 8, while freshwater license-free fishing will take place June 14 and June 15.
The program is designed to introduce people to fishing, without having to go through the licensing process just to check it out, Gov. Rick Scott said, in a release.
“These designated license-free fishing days are a great opportunity for Floridians to celebrate summer with their families and loved ones, enjoy the freedom of the great outdoors, cast a line and get hooked on fishing,” he said.
These license-free fishing days fall near National Fishing and Boating Week, a national observance of fishing and boating, which runs through June 8. The Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation’s website is place the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission recommends people can learn about events sponsored by businesses and communities throughout the week. It also has local fishing sites, helps identify recreational species, and even provides fishing tips.
June is not the only time fishers can grab their pole without a license. The first Saturday in September and the first Saturday after Thanksgiving have also been designated as license-free saltwater fishing days, and the first full weekend in April is a designated license-free freshwater fishing weekend.
All bag limits, seasons and size restrictions still apply, however.
