rdsrb5

First,
Does Florida require any license for individuals fishing in the Keys specifically? Headed down to the Keys in July and want to do some Tarpon fishing with my son.

Second, got any good ideas where to go. Will only have 3-4 hours one day, but understand there is some good fishing from the bridges in the middle keys.

Any suggestions appreciated.

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Sea_Dad

unless you go out on a party boat or a charter you need a license.

If you only have 3 or 4 hours charter a trip.

classic20

you don't need a licence if your are fishing from land or a bridge in saltwater.

Capt. Tommy Z.

Actually, if you are a non-resident of the state of Florida, you do need a license.
Here is the website you can go to: http://marinefisheries.org/license.htm

it states:


You do not need a license if you are:

· Any child under 16 years of age.

· Any resident who is a member of the United States Armed Forces and not stationed in this state, when home on leave for 30 days or less, upon submission of orders.

· Any person fishing who has been accepted as a client for developmental disabilities services by the Children and Family Services, provided the department furnishes proof thereof.

· Any resident fishing in saltwater from land or from a structure fixed to the land.

· Any person fishing from a for-hire vessel (guide, charter, party boat) that has a valid vessel license.

· Any person fishing from a vessel, the operator of which has a valid vessel license issued in the name of the operator of the vessel.

· Any person who holds a valid saltwater products license (SPL).

· Any person fishing for recreational purposes from a pier that has been issued a valid pier saltwater fishing license.

· Any resident fishing for a saltwater species in fresh water from land or from a structure fixed to land.

· Any resident fishing for mullet in fresh water who has a valid Florida freshwater fishing license.

· Any resident 65 years of age or older who has in her or his possession proof of age and residency. A no-cost license under this paragraph may be obtained from any tax collector's office upon proof of age and residency and must be in the possession of the resident during hunting, freshwater fishing, and saltwater fishing activities.

· Any employee of the commission who takes freshwater fish, saltwater fish, or game as part of employment with the commission, or any other person authorized by commission permit to take freshwater fish, saltwater fish, or game for scientific or educational purposes.

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oops. Accidentally posted this twice. :trout:

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Cracker

Plenty of charters down there. If thats all the time you have you can get a 1/2 day in a flats boat for around 200.00 and that will maximize your fishin time since it is sooo limited.. Good Luck.

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ferret77

more like 250 - 350

Cracker

Ferret,
To me, 250 is around 200.

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rdsrb5

Didn't matter anyway...............Damn Hurricane Dennis sent us packing before we could go on our fishing trip

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