“Dog fighting is illegal...fishing isn’t.”
It is if you do not have a license.
In Florida, we have a pretty lenient license restriction for saltwater fishing. If you’re fishing from land, pier, or bridge, you don’t need one. My hubby and son go out in our boat, so they need one, but when I looked up restrictions, I was surprised to find that members of the Armed forces who are visitng the state don’t need one...that’s a good deal, IMHO. Also, Senior Citizens get one for free...wouldn’t you know it, LOL.
Recreational Saltwater Fishing License
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 resident 65 years of age or older who has in her or his possession proof of age and residency or a no-cost Florida Resident Senior Citizen license. A no-cost license 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.