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Mosquito Lagoon - Oak Hill, Florida

Oct 16th 2009EdgewaterMosquito Lagoon Articles & Oak Hill Area

The Mosquito Lagoon bordering Oak Hill, Florida, aptly named for its large mosquito population, is considered by many to be the most diverse ecosystems on the planet. It immense population of Redfish, or Red Drum, has also allowed it’s nothern most bordering municipality, New Smyrna Beach, to proclaim itself as “Redfish Capitol of the World”. The rural regions of Northern Brevard and Southeastern Volusia Counties including Oak Hill remain heavily dependant on fishing from the lagoon.

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New Mosquito Lagoon rules in effect

Aug 4th 2009EdgewaterMosquito Lagoon Articles

New Mosquito Lagoon rules in effect

Florida’s new shoreline fishing license requirement took effect Saturday.

Resident anglers who fish for saltwater species from shore or a structure affixed to shore must have a $9 shoreline fishing license or a $17 regular saltwater fishing license.

Nonresident anglers need a regular non-resident saltwater fishing license. Short-term and annual nonresident fishing licenses cost between $17 and $47. Additional fees may apply.

The requirement allows exemptions for resident anglers who fish in their home county using live or natural bait on a line or pole without a line-retrieval mechanism. The exemption does not apply to anglers who use nets, traps, gigs, spears or who gather seafood by hand or any type of gear other than hook and line.

Other exemptions apply for anglers who qualify for temporary cash assistance, food stamps or Medicaid. Also, resident anglers 65 or older and children under 16 may fish without a license. Active-duty military personnel may fish without a license while home on leave in Florida. Licensed fishing piers have licenses that cover everyone who fishes from them.

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