Before You Hit the Water
Required Resources
Florida law requires proof of a boating safety certificate and a valid fishing license before engaging in those activities with us. Here's everything you need — most of it is free and takes just a few hours.
FWC Boating Safety Course
Required for the operator only
Florida law requires anyone born on or after January 1, 1988 who operates a motorized vessel to carry proof of completing an approved boating safety course. The good news: the official FWC course is completely free and available entirely online.
- Cost: Free
- Who needs it: Driver / operator only — passengers are not required to complete the course
- Estimated time: Approximately 3 hours to complete online
- Format: Self-paced online course with a final exam
- Certificate: Permanent — no renewal required once earned
- Proof accepted: Physical card or digital copy on your phone
Opens the official Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission website
FWC Saltwater Fishing License
Required for anyone who fishes
Any Florida resident or visitor age 16 or older who fishes in Florida's saltwater must have a valid Florida Saltwater Fishing License. Licenses are purchased online in minutes through the FWC's GoOutdoorsFlorida portal.
- Who needs it: All anglers age 16 and older
- Residents: Annual license from $17 — 3-day and 7-day options also available
- Non-residents: 3-day license from $17 — annual options also available
- Where to buy: Online at GoOutdoorsFlorida.com or at any licensed retailer
- Proof accepted: Digital license on your phone or printed copy
- Exemptions: Florida residents 65+ with valid ID are exempt from the license fee
Opens GoOutdoorsFlorida.com — the official FWC licensing portal
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