Florida Fishing License & Regulations
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Not legal advice. FishFig is an informational guide. License fees, size/bag limits, and seasons change yearly and vary by water, species, and zone. Always confirm the current rule with the state agency (linked on every regulations page) before you buy a license or keep fish. When in doubt, check the official source.
Florida — License & Regulations
Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)
| Resident annual fee | $17.00 (2026) |
|---|---|
| Non-resident annual fee | $47.00 |
| Source | Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission — 2026 license fees (GoOutdoorsFlorida.com). |
Size & bag limits (representative)
| Species | Min size | Bag limit | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | 14 in | 5 | FL Admin. Code / FWC 2026 Freshwater Regulations. |
| Snook | 28 in | 1 | FWC 2026 (slot 28–32 in, closed season Dec 1–Feb 28). |
FWC 2026: resident annual freshwater or saltwater $17; nonresident annual $47; resident fresh+salt combo $32.50; resident shoreline saltwater $0. Ages 16–64 resident and all nonresidents 16+ need a license.