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Whether are 8 or 98, fishing in Florida is the way to have fun! There is plenty of saltwater and freshwater fishing in  southy Florida. Based on if you pick saltwater or freshwater fishing, a Florida fishing license has different requirements. Fresh water fishing for anglers, in Florida, over the age of sixteen requires a license. Florida fishing license requirements can be more complicated when it comes to saltwater fishing. Children younger than sixteen don’t need a fishing license in Florida. For those people 16 and over, a license is required for saltwater fishing from a boat. There are specific instances when you are not required to have a Florida fishing license including when you fish off a pier that is attached to the shore or when you fish from shore (specifically in saltwater). Fishing from any floating object, (boat) that is not permanently attached to the shore, a fishing license is required. If you choose to use a fishing guide to help with your Florida fishing expedition, you can locate a fishing guide through all major marinas and bait shops. Local fishing guides can be found in the yellow pages. In most cases the Florida fishing license is already rolled into the cost of the trip. If your guide buys a Florida fishing license, it will cover all of his passengers. Fishing for Fun in Florida is a fun activity for you and your entire family.