Visitors and residents are being given an opportunity this weekend to try out saltwater fishing for a day without the need for a license.
The event on Sept. 6 is part of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s saltwater license-free fishing days, where the requirement to have a recreational saltwater fishing license is waived. However, all other regulations — such as seasons, size limits and bag limits — will still apply to all fishermen, whether they have a license or not.
“The license-free fishing day is a great opportunity for families to enjoy the incredible saltwater fishing opportunities that Florida has to offer,” Gov. Rick Scott said, in a release. “Florida is the fishing capital of the world, and a license-free days is the perfect opportunity to try fishing for the first time.”
The FWC offers eight license-free days each year, with the next one set for the Saturday after Thanksgiving, on Nov. 29. After that, licenses will be needed until the April 4-5 next year.
For information, visit MyFWC.com/Fishing.
