FISHING LICENSE INFO
Fishing: Most residents and visitors must purchase licenses for fishing in salt or fresh water. You can purchase a license at The Bait Box on Periwinkle Way; at Bailey' Center at the corner of Tarpon Bay Road and Periwinkle Way; at Tarpon Bay Recreation; at Jensen's Marina; at Adventures in Paradise, at Norm Zeigler's Fly Shop; and at all the marinas. Rules and regulations on size and bag limits plus open and closed seasons change. Most bait stores distribute free lists published by the Florida Marine Fisheries Commission. You do not need a license if you are: under 16; over age 65 and a Florida resident; effective August 1st, 2009 all Florida residents fishing from land or a pier now require a licence; or fishing from a boat covered by a Vessel Saltwater Fishing License. The Tax Collector's office and bait shops list criteria for residency.There are some great upcoming fishing tournaments!
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