Fishing license...
Fishing is a recreational activity known to help enthusiasts rejuvenate, amidst serene nature and cool waters. Lush green grass, a jetty or a rocky riverside are only just a few visuals that come to mind when thinking of fishing. Deep sea or mid-river angling is synonymous with the thrill of an unexpected catch. This activity is either taken up as a leisure activity or professionally. Either ways, it requires a license that is compulsory at many places. You can avail of a license at any conservation and wildlife centre. In the case you choose to pursue the activity on private property, make sure to get prior permission from the owner.
Fishing license in Florida: Different fishing licenses are issued for freshwater and saltwater fishing in Florida. You can even avail of a ‘combination’ license.
| Residents | Non-residents | |
| Freshwater license | .50 (1 yr) | 16.50 (1 yr) |
| .50 (5 yrs) | ||
| Saltwater license | .50 (1 yr) | .50 (1 yr) |
| .50 (5 yrs) |
The freshwater and saltwater combination license costs .50 annually, for residents.
A person is considered a resident if he has lived in Florida for 6 continuous months, prior to applying for the fishing license or claims Florida as his primary residence. Active military personnel placed in Florida and their families are considered residents.
Visit https://www1.wildlifelicense.com/fl/ to avail of a license online or dial 1-888-FISH-Florida (347-4356)
Fishing license in Illinois: Fishermen below 16 years of age and persons with physical disability may fish without a license. Others have to obtain a state license. Non-residents, with a Missouri Fishing license, can fish on the Illinois side of the Mississippi river, without a Illinois Fishing license.
| Type | Fee |
| Resident (annual) | .00 |
| Senior Resident (annual) | .75 |
| Non-resident (annual) | .50 |
| Non-resident (10 days) | .00 |
| Resident or Non-resident (24 hours) | .50 |
Licenses are effective from January 1, of the year of issue and expire on March 31 of the following year.
To purchase a license on-line visit: www.dnr.state.il.us
The renewals can be made at any regional office or the Chicago and Springfield office.
Fishing license in Indiana: The licenses are effective from April 1st of the year of issue till 31st March of the following year.
| Type | Fee |
| Resident (annual) | .00 |
| Resident (1day) | .00 |
| Non-resident (annual) | .00 |
| Non-resident (1day) | .00 |
| Non-resident (weekly) | .00 |
A person is considered a resident if he has lived in the state for a period of 60 days, prior to the application for fishing license in Indiana.
You could visit http://www.in.gov/ai/appfiles/dnr-license/index.html to get the license online.
Fishing license in Texas: Anyone below 17 years of age, in Texas, does not require a fishing license, whether resident or not. In addition, people born before 1st September 1930, can also fish without a license. Recreational fishing licenses are available at any sports goods store, gun shop or department store. The commercial fishing licenses are available only at the Austin headquarters.
| License type (annual) | Price |
| Resident fresh water fishing | .00 |
| Resident saltwater fishing | .00 |
| Resident all water fishing | .00 |
| Non-resident fresh water fishing | .00 |
| Non-resident saltwater fishing | .00 |
| Non-resident all water fishing | .00 |
To know more, call (800) TX LIC 4 U (800-895-4248) 9 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday.
Fishing licenses are not required in the case of:
- Residents who are totally blind.
- Minors.
- Senior citizens.
- Resident landowners, to fish on property.
- Residents on active duty in the US army, while on leave.
Besides this fishing licenses are also available in places like Wisconsin Ohio California Michigan Ontario and Virginia.