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Florida, the “Fishing Capital of the World,” offers unmatched freshwater and saltwater opportunities. Largemouth bass dominate lakes, while tarpon, snook, redfish, and grouper thrive along coasts and reefs. Year-round fishing and diverse ecosystems attract anglers of all levels.
Florida requires a fishing license for most anglers. Freshwater, saltwater, or combination licenses are available for residents and visitors, purchasable online, by phone, or at authorized retailers.
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Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.
Fishing regulations in Florida can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.
Below you will see fishing regulations for catching as of . To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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