Florida Fish and Wildlife's License Free Fishing Days

License-free fishing days provide an excellent opportunity for those who don't yet have a fishing license to experience fishing, take youth fishing, or for avid anglers to introduce a friend to fishing without having to purchase a license. On these days, the fishing license requirement is waived for all recreational anglers, including both residents and non-residents. All other rules such as seasons, bag and size limits apply. License-free freshwater days: First consecutive Saturday and Sunday in April & Second consecutive Saturday and Sunday in June License-free saltwater days: First consecutive Saturday and Sunday in June, First Saturday in September, & Saturday following Thanksgiving

The saltwater waiver applies to any recreational harvest requiring a saltwater fishing license (e.g., crabbing, lobstering, scalloping, etc.) as well as fishing from shore or a boat. A snook or spiny lobster permit are also not required on these days.