Are you fishing for some family fun? Florida offers several free fishing days, when anglers of all ages are allowed to fish on public bodies of water without a license.
Florida has several free fishing days every year, with separate days for freshwater and saltwater fishing. You can learn more about Florida fishing rules here. All other rules (e.g., seasons, bag and size limits) apply. Here is the schedule of Florida free fishing days:
License-free freshwater days
- First Saturday and Sunday in April
- Second Saturday and Sunday in June
License-free saltwater days
- First Saturday and Sunday in June
- First Saturday in September
- Saturday following Thanksgiving
The saltwater waiver applies to any recreational harvest requiring a saltwater fishing license (e.g., crabbing, lobstering, scalloping, etc.) as well as fishing from shore or a boat. A snook or spiny lobster permit are not required on these days.
More free and cheap things to do this week in South Florida
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | $20.00-25.00 | Christ Church
All Day | Discounted | Miami Dade County Fair & Exposition
All Day | $5.00-7.00 | Regal Cinemas Multiple Locations
All Day | Discounted | Cinemark
$16.00 | Ziff Opera House
12:30 pm | $7.00-15.00 | Deering Estate
12:30 pm | FREE | Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton
2:00 pm | FREE | Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | CityPlace Doral
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Amphitheater in Boca Raton
5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Haulover Beach Park
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $5.00 | Arts Garage
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
All Day | Discounted | Miami Dade County Fair & Exposition
10:00 am | FREE | Society of the Four Arts
12:00 pm to 1:30 pm | FREE | Stranahan Park
12:30 pm | $7.00-15.00 | Deering Estate
12:30 pm | FREE | Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton
2:00 pm | FREE | Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Volunteer Park Plantation
5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Pelican Harbor Marina
6:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Discounted | Galaxy Skateway Davie
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Gulfstream Park Village
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood beach bandshell
8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Nightlife Brewing Co.
8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Exit One Taproom
8:00 pm | FREE | New World Center
Thursday, March 23, 2023
All Day | Discounted | Miami Dade County Fair & Exposition
12:00 pm to 7:00 pm | $16.00-31.00 | West Palm Beach Waterfront
12:00 pm | FREE | Alamo Park
12:30 pm | $7.00-15.00 | Deering Estate
12:30 pm | FREE | Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton
2:00 pm | FREE | Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton
4:30 pm to 8:30 pm | FREE | Old Post Office
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Village of Wellington Promenade
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Gulfstream Park Village
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood beach bandshell
7:00 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Doral Yard
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $12.00 | Xtreme Action Park
Friday, March 24, 2023
All Day | Discounted | Miami Dade County Fair & Exposition
10:00 am to 7:00 pm | $16.00-31.00 | West Palm Beach Waterfront
10:00 am to 10:00 pm | FREE | Lummus Park
12:00 pm to 2:30 pm | FREE | Mall at Wellington Green
12:30 pm | $7.00-15.00 | Deering Estate
12:30 pm | FREE | Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton
2:00 pm | FREE | Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton
4:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Discounted | Norton Museum of Art
5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Dania Pointe
5:30 pm to 10:30 pm | FREE | Tropical Park
5:30 pm | $10.00 | Society of the Four Arts
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Centennial Park, Boynton Beach
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Dania Pointe
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Gulfstream Park Village
6:30 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | The Square, West Palm Beach
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | South Florida Center for Percussive Arts
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood beach bandshell
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Lantana Sports Complex
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Doral Yard
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | ArtsPark
Florida Free Fishing Days
All Day, Daily (April 1, 2023 - April 2, 2023)
Florida Free Fishing Days
All Day, Weekly on Sunday and Saturday (June 3, 2023 - June 11, 2023)
Florida Free Fishing Days
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