Fishing license requirements to fish in canal? (house, purchase)

[Luv2fish281]

Viewing PC/PG as a potential retirement spot so we've rented a house for a week in June, south of O'Hara Drive. House has a nice dock on a large canal. What are the license requirements to fish at the house? If so, are week long licenses available?

Also looking for good, reasonably priced back country fishing charters while there. Found rates online for a few but many don't post rates and I'm sure others don't have web-site. All recommendations appreciated.

Thanks in advance for the help.

[TUMF]

Originally Posted by Luv2fish281

Viewing PC/PG as a potential retirement spot so we've rented a house for a week in June, south of O'Hara Drive. House has a nice dock on a large canal. What are the license requirements to fish at the house? If so, are week long licenses available?

Also looking for good, reasonably priced back country fishing charters while there. Found rates online for a few but many don't post rates and I'm sure others don't have web-site. All recommendations appreciated.

Thanks in advance for the help.

By law, a fishing license is required to anyone fishing in Florida - salt or fresh water...


Taken from: Florida Saltwater Fishing License*| FL Commerical Saltwater License
Florida Saltwater Fishing License

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[Luv2fish281]

Thanks for info. Assumed we would need a license but wasn't sure since it was at the house.

[1dobiedude]

If you are over 65 and a Florida resident all you need is your driving license.


In my area I see a lot of my neighbors visitors fishing in the canal. I don't know if they bother with getting a license or not.

[Harbor Hopper]

Technically yes you do, but it's free Licenses and Permits |*2016 Florida Saltwater Fishing Regulations Guide | eRegulations

Now ask how many neighbors have one... lol

[TUMF]

Legally, they should be - unless, as stated, they are 65 or older then all that is needed is that Drivers License.... as long as they are a resident of Florida...


I was born in (Broward County) Florida... when I was a kid, nobody needed a license to fish unless it was fresh water... and nobody went freshwater fishing - .... trying to sound like Dylan, The Times They Are A Changin'....

[Luv2fish281]

Texas resident, under 65. Happy to purchase license to avoid a fine, lol.

[BNBR]

I couldn't imagine any officer writing a ticket to a tourist fishing off the back dock of a rented house for a week.

[SeaRay35]

I thought fishing from land was free, but I could be wrong. I use Capt Dave Stephens Back Bay Extremes. I think he is reasonable, but that us for you to decide.

[Luv2fish281]

Appreciate the charter lead. Want to take the wife out to catch a few.