Recreational Saltwater Permits
State Reef Fish Angler Designation
Required for anglers 16 and older fishing for certain reef fish from a private vessel in Florida. For more information, please read about the State Reef Fish Survey. No exemptions.
Annual: $0.00
Shore-based Shark Fishing
As of July 1, 2019, required for anglers 16 and older in addition to a saltwater fishing license when taking or attempting to take sharks from shore, including jetties, bridges and piers. No permit exemptions, even if exempt from fishing license requirements. If fishing from a licensed fishing pier, please contact the Office of Licensing and Permitting for assistance in obtaining this permit.
- Annual: $0.00. Available at GoOutdoorsFlorida.com after completing the Shore-based Shark Fishing Educational Course.
Snook
Required, in addition to a saltwater fishing license, including shoreline fishing, when taking or attempting to take Snook.
- Annual: $10.00
- Five-Year (Residents Only): $50.00
Spiny Lobster
Required, in addition to a saltwater fishing license, when taking or attempting to take lobster.
- Annual: $5.00
- Five-Year (Residents Only): $25.00
Tarpon Tags
Required, in addition to a saltwater fishing license, when landing tarpon. No exemptions. For information, please read about Tarpon.
- Annual tag: $51.50. Available at tax collector's offices only.
Trap Registration - Blue Crab
Effective Jan. 1, 2020, this registration is required in addition to a saltwater fishing license for recreational harvesters age 16 or older to harvest or attempt to harvest blue crabs using blue crab traps. No permit exemptions, even if exempt from typical fishing license requirements.
Annual: $0.00. Available at GoOutdoorsFlorida.com only.
Trap Registration - Stone Crab
Effective Oct. 15, 2019, this registration is required in addition to a saltwater fishing license for recreational harvesters age 16 or older to harvest or attempt to harvest stone crabs using stone crab traps. No permit exemptions, even if exempt from typical fishing license requirements.
Annual: $0.00. Available at GoOutdoorsFlorida.com only.