Florida Fishing Regulations
Are you familiar with the fishing regulation in Florida?
It is never a bad idea to check it again before your next outing.
Florida Fishing License
Purchasing a fishing license you are helping to preserve the environment and also ensure that future generations can enjoy fishing as you are.
Among other things, your fishing license fees support fisheries and hatcheries management, education programs about fishing and conservation, protection of endangered species.
Here it is where you can get your fishing license.
Links to Florida Government Agencies
Here are a few websites of Florida's agencies involved in regulation and conservation.
Florida Fishing News
Check out what is the latest fishing buzz in Florida.
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Dead birds found in north Florida
- Officials with the Bird Emergency Aid & Kare Sanctuary and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission say the increase in dead sea birds is simply a result of the migration patterns of the birds, which take them over Florida.
- Herald Tribune
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- 2/7/2012 12:17:58 AM
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Dead birds found in north Florida
- Officials with the Bird Emergency Aid & Kare Sanctuary and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission say the increase in dead sea birds is simply a result of the migration patterns of the birds, which take them over Florida.
- Bradenton Herald
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- 2/6/2012 10:09:07 PM
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Florida welcomes pressure-free test at Kentucky
- GAINESVILLE, Fla. - The way No. 8 Florida sees it, all the pressure is on top-ranked Kentucky. The Wildcats have a 15-game winning streak, have won a nation-best 48 in a row at home and hold the top spot in the Southeastern Conference.
- The Ledger
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- 2/6/2012 3:56:53 PM
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Much-needed rain seen in Central Florida
- It may seem too early to be watching the tropics, but your Severe Weather Experts are watching an unsettled and complex weather pattern that is expected to bring much-needed rainfall to Central Florida. Track the Storms: LIVE Digital Doppler ...
- Central Florida News 13
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- 2/6/2012 2:23:49 PM
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2 Florida CVS stores stopped from selling some painkillers
- ORLANDO -- The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has suspended two Florida-based CVS pharmacies from selling drugs like oxycodone. DEA officials said Monday it is the first time stores in a pharmacy chain are the targets of suspension orders ...
- News-Press
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- 2/6/2012 1:48:02 PM
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Dead male panther found in southwest Florida
- NAPLES — Officials say dead panther has been found along U.S. 41 in southwest Florida. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission reports that the remains of the 5-year-old uncollared male were discovered Monday morning. Experts ...
- Tampa Bay Online
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- 2/6/2012 1:40:52 PM
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Central Florida seeing afternoon rain
- It may seem too early to be watching the tropics, but your Severe Weather Experts are watching an unsettled and complex weather pattern that is expected to bring much-needed rainfall to Central Florida. Track the Storms: LIVE Digital Doppler X3 ...
- Central Florida News 13
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- 2/6/2012 11:39:11 AM
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N.Y. Knicks star Amare Stoudemire's brother dies in Florida crash
- LAKE WALES — A brother of New York Knicks star Amare Stoudemire died in a Florida car crash Monday after the SUV he was driving slammed into the back of a trailer. Authorities are still investigating and awaiting test results to find out if ...
- Florida Today
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- 2/6/2012 11:10:33 AM
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Florida Tech fraternity conducts clean-up for Indian River Land Trust
- This story is contributed by a member of the Treasure Coast community and is neither endorsed nor affiliated with TCPalm.com VERO BEACH — Making the hour long road trip from the Florida Institute of Technology, more than 30 members of the Iota ...
- Jupiter Courier
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- 2/6/2012 9:37:29 AM
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Massive system to bring heavy rain to parts of Florida
- It may seem too early to be watching the tropics, but an unsettled and complex weather pattern that is expected to bring much-needed rainfall to Central Florida. A broad area of low pressure stretching from western Cuba to the Florida Straits is ...
- Bay News 9
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- 2/6/2012 9:01:42 AM
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Parvo prevention is priority in Southwest Florida
- Dog owners in Southwest Florida are checking their pooches’ vaccination records and being more diligent about canine hygiene in the face of a recent outbreak of parvovirus. Around 20 cases of the disease have been reported in Lee County in ...
- News-Press
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- 2/6/2012 7:35:48 AM
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Florida woman swerved to avoid dog in fatal crash
- DADE CITY — The Florida Highway Patrol says a woman died after she swerved her SUV to avoid a dog in the road. Troopers say a 5-year-old girl was also injured in the crash Sunday night in Pasco County. According to the Highway Patrol ...
- Naples Daily News
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- 2/6/2012 3:10:57 AM
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Editorial: Public water, private land
- Not surprisingly, opposing the measure are hunters, fishermen, hikers, boaters and others who enjoy Florida’s rivers and lakes. “Boaters could be arrested for standing on the shore fishing,” Charles Pattison, of 1,000 Friends of Florida ...
- Star-Banner
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- 2/6/2012 3:10:57 AM
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Florida Tech baseball team makes it a clean sweep
- MELBOURNE – Florida Tech (3-0) erased an early two-run deficit by scoring five runs in the fourth inning and tacking on seven more in its 12-3 win against Claflin (0-3) Sunday afternoon at Andy Seminick-Les Hall Field.The win completed a ...
- Florida Today
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- 2/5/2012 10:03:08 PM
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State studies fishing quotas
- Wreck fish is the only Florida fishery currently regulated by catch shares. Both quotas are but a small part of how the FWC regulates fishing, as the agency relies mainly on trip and bag limits, size limits and closed seasons. Still, several fishermen and
- Florida Keys News
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- 2/5/2012 9:55:59 PM
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Florida news: Man fatally shot in dog dispute in Ocala
- OCALA (AP) — No arrests have been made in the fatal shooting of a man during a dog dispute in Ocala. Police say two neighbors were arguing over a noisy dog Saturday morning when one man was killed. The 53-year-old victim has not yet been ...
- St. Augustine Record
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- 2/5/2012 9:34:30 PM
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Belleview seniors win first place in regional PSA contest
- Belleview High School captured a first-place award in the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's northeast regional “Bear Aware” public service announcement contest. Belleview High seniors Kaitlin Davis and Kayla Tumey ...
- Star-Banner
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- 2/5/2012 8:30:05 PM
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Obama Supporters Gearing Up for Battle Over Florida
- TAMPA | While most of the political world was still buzzing about Mitt Romney's overwhelming Florida primary win, Ashley Walker rose from her seat to address a room full of Florida field directors for the Barack Obama campaign gathered at the ...
- The Ledger
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- 2/5/2012 7:54:17 PM
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Science Museum gets expansion funding, plans to break ground in April
- The South Florida Science Museum is poised ... 8-foot in diameter tank where literally hundreds and hundreds of silvery fish are going to be swimming around and schooling, so there’s a constant kaleidoscope of big bait balls and a couple of rays at ...
- Palm Beach Daily News
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- 2/5/2012 4:05:13 PM
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ROAD TRIP: Florida’s country music festivals
- Here's a sampling of who's coming: Old Florida Outdoor Fest: Friday through Feb. 12, in Apopka. A 3-day outdoor lifestyle and music festival featuring Jake Owen and Tracy Lawrence, as well as hands-on exhibits and demonstrations on fishing, hunting ...
- Palm Beach Post
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- 2/5/2012 10:07:19 AM
Florida Guides/Outfitters
Want to learn a new fishing technique or need some help for you next outing? Check out one of the guide/outfitter services listed below.
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Florida Fishing Clubs
Want to join an interest group near you?
Look up the following list of fishing clubs in Florida.
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