Florida Governor Announces June 4-5 License-Free Saltwater Fishing Weekend

By  //  June 2, 2016

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June 4-5 is announced license-free saltwater fishing weekend, while June 11-12 was announced as license-free freshwater fishing weekend. (Image for SpaceCoastDaily)

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – Today, Governor Rick Scott announced that June 4 and 5 will be a license-free saltwater fishing weekend, and June 11 and 12 will be a license-free freshwater fishing weekend for Florida residents and visitors. On these weekends, a fishing license is not required.

“Florida is the fishing capital of the world, and I am excited to announce two license-free fishing weekends this month that include both saltwater and freshwater fishing opportunities,” said Governor Rick Scott. 

“As children get out of school for the summer break and more tourists visit our state, I encourage every family to take advantage of these weekends to enjoy Florida’s great outdoors with their loved ones.”

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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is hosting these four license-free fishing days near National Fishing and Boating Week, a national celebration of fishing and boating. (Image for Space Coast Daily)

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is hosting these four license-free fishing days near National Fishing and Boating Week, a national celebration of fishing and boating.

The Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation’s www.TakeMeFishing.org website offers information on events sponsored by businesses and communities during National Fishing and Boating Week, as well as locating fishing sites, identifying recreational species and finding fishing tips.

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This free fishing weekend is a part of the eight total license-free fishing days the FWC offers each year.

All bag limits, closed areas and size restrictions apply on these dates. To learn more about license-free fishing days, visit MyFWC.com/License.

For fishing tips visit MyFWC.com/Fishing.