Florida will hold two license-free saltwater fishing weekends during the month of June, according to a press release from Gov. Rick Scott’s office released Thursday.
Gov. Scott announced June 4 and 5 will be license-free saltwater fishing weekends as well as June 11 and 12. During these weekends, Florida residents and visitors will be able to fish freely and a fishing license will not be required.
The beginning of June marks the beginning of summer vacation for many Floridians and visitors to the state, which the governor said made it the perfect time to host the license-free fishing days.
“Florida is the fishing capital of the world, and I am excited to announce two license-free fishing weekends this month that include both saltwater and freshwater fishing opportunities,” said Scott. “ As children get out of school for the summer break and more tourists visit our state, I encourage every family to take advantage of these weekends to enjoy Florida’s great outdoors with their loved ones.”
All bag limits, closed areas and size restrictions apply on these dates.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is hosting these four license-free fishing days near National Fishing and Boating Week, which will be held from June 4 to June 12. During that time, many states, including Florida, will be offering license-free fishing days.
Florida always hosts license-free fishing days the first Saturday and Sunday in June, the first Saturday of September, and the Saturday after Thanksgiving.
According to the press release, the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation’s www.TakeMeFishing.org website offers more information on events sponsored by businesses and communities during National Fishing and Boating Week, as well as locating fishing sites, identifying recreational species and finding fishing tips.
To learn more about license-free fishing days, visit MyFWC.com/License. For fishing tips visit MyFWC.com/Fishing.
