Florida Free Fishing Days

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission allow for several free fishing days per year to provide an excellent opportunity for parents who don't yet have licenses to take youth fishing, or avid anglers to introduce a friend to fishing without having to purchase a license. On these days, the fishing license requirement is waived for all recreational anglers (residents and non-residents).

For the FWC announcement click here.

All other rules (e.g., seasons, bag and size limits) apply.

License-free freshwater days
First Saturday and Sunday in April
Second Saturday and Sunday in June

License-free saltwater days
First Saturday and Sunday in June
First Saturday in September
Saturday following Thanksgiving

The saltwater waiver applies to any recreational harvest requiring a saltwater fishing license (e.g., crabbing, lobstering, scalloping, etc.) as well as fishing from shore or a boat. A snook or spiny lobster permit are not required on these days.

Partner Profile - UF/IFAS Extension, Brevard County

The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension in Brevard County is a partnership between UF/IFAS, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and Brevard County government. We provide educational programs based on the latest research and technology on a variety of topics.

4-H is the nation’s largest youth development organization. Over 230,000 members in the State of Florida help to make up the community of more than 6.5 million young people across America. 4-H is a non-formal, practical educational program for youth. Florida 4-H is the youth development program of Florida Cooperative Extension, a part of the University of Florida IFAS.

Fishing is just one of the many projects that Brevard County 4-H supports!