On June 3, 2026, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) restored online sales of short-term saltwater and freshwater fishing licenses via GoOutdoorsFlorida.com and the Fish|Hunt FL app, reversing a temporary policy that required in-person purchases.

License Details

• Types: 3-day (~$17) and 7-day (~$30) short-term non-resident licenses, or annual (~$47).
• Exemptions: Anglers under 16, Florida residents 65+, and guests fishing from licensed piers or on private charters like page-3188551. Florida resident shoreline saltwater anglers are exempt but must register for free; non-resident shoreline anglers need a license.
• Delivery: Digital confirmation or screenshot on a phone is accepted in the field.

Seasonal Context

The restoration coincides with the late-May to mid-June inshore fishing window. For local context on charter planning during this peak season, see news-3216116. Regional catch regulations include a 15–19 inch slot limit and 3-fish bag limit for speckled trout (one over 19 inches allowed) across East Bay, St. Andrew, and Choctawhatchee waters.