Florida Fishing Licenses Our helpful staff will guide you through the entire process, Picking the proper license, regulations and rigging and bait.Open 7 Days a week 7am ~ 6pm Call (239) 992-4050 with any questions Saltwater Licenses A Florida fishing license is required to land saltwater species in Florida regardless of where they are caught (state or federal waters).Resident Annual: $17.50Resident Five-Year: $79.50Non-Resident Annual: $47.50Non-Resident 3-Day: $17.50Non-Resident 7-Day: $30.50 Freshwater Licenses Required to take or attempt to take native or nonnative freshwater fish.Resident Annual: $17.50Resident Five-Year: $79.50Non-Resident Annual: $47.50Non-Resident 3-Day: $17.50Non-Resident 7-Day: $30.50 Before purchasing a recreational fishing license, be sure to know what is needed based on activity.Licenses and permits are available online at GoOutdoorsFlorida.com, in person at a license agent (Estero River Outfitters) or tax collector’s office or by calling toll-free 888-FISH-FLORIDA (888-347-4356).Check what qualifies for Florida residency and if you are eligible for exemptions.