Sanibel Island Fishing
How to obtain a fishing license in Southwest Florida.
Find out which type of license is needed. All of the below licenses are available.
- Resident 12-month Freshwater OR Saltwater Fishing License: $13.50
- Nonresident 7-Day Freshwater OR Saltwater Fishing License: $16.50
- Nonresident 12-Month Freshwater OR Saltwater Fishing License: $31.50
- Resident 12-month Freshwater and Saltwater Fishing License: $25.50
Call and find out if you even need a license. here is an example of when a license is not needed
- Under 16 years of age.
- Florida residents aged 65 or older Florida residents who are in the military, stationed outside Florida, and home on leave for 30 days or less.
- Fishing on a man-made pond located on private property.
- Fishing with cane poles in their county of residence.
- Florida residents fishing in saltwater from land or a structure attached to land.
- Florida residents fishing in saltwater from a boat with a vessel fishing license.
- If your not sure that you will like fishing. Fish first month of April is you can. It is free.
Standard Saltwater Fishing License & Price Chart
- Gold Sportsman's License (includes Hunting, Saltwater Fishing and Freshwater Fishing licenses; and Wildlife Management Area, Archery, Muzzle loading Gun, Crossbow, Turkey and Florida Waterfowl, Snook and Lobster permits) $100.00
- Military Gold Sportsman's License (includes Hunting, Saltwater Fishing and Freshwater Fishing licenses; and Wildlife Management Area, Archery, Muzzleloading Gun, Crossbow, Turkey and Florida Waterfowl, Snook and Lobster permits) (sold only at tax collector's office): $20.00
- Annual Saltwater Fishing: $17.00 5 year: $79.00
- Saltwater/Freshwater Fishing Combo: $32.50
- Saltwater/Freshwater Fishing/Hunting Combo: $48.00
- Effective July 15, 2009 - Saltwater Shoreline License*: $9.00
Standard nonresident Saltwater Fishing Licenses
- Nonresident Annual Saltwater Fishing: $47.00
- Nonresident 3-Day Saltwater Fishing: $17.00
- Nonresident 7-Day Saltwater Fishing; $30.00
Buy your license. Call this number to purchase or find out more information: 1-888-FISH-FLORIDA
Featured Listings
Snook One Charters
Captain Al caters to all anglers, from novice through to professional, and personally guarantees that you will catch fish while spending any part of a day on his boat.Snook One Charters is also available for birding, shelling - or just relaxing guided tours. So Book your charter today!
Alphabetical Listings
Bayside Charters
239-454-4270
1037 Witman Dr.
Fort Myers, FL 33919
Fort Myers, FL 33919
Sanibel Marina
239-472-2723
634 N. Yachtsman Dr.
Sanibel Island, FL 33957
Sanibel Island, FL 33957


