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.
