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Governor Rick Scott announces license-free saltwater fishing day on Sept. 5
Today, Governor Rick Scott announced that Saturday, September 5th, will be a license – free saltwater fishing day for Florida residents and visitors.
Governor Scott said, “Florida is the Fishing Capital of the World and we hope even more families and visitors fish in our Florida waters this Labor Day weekend.”
“This is a great opportunity to expose new anglers to Florida’s rich fishing heritage,” said FWC Chairman Brian Yablonski. “We hope new anglers, including residents and visitors alike, are inspired to join in the excitement and enjoy all of the great fishing opportunities we have to offer in Florida, the Fishing Capital of the World!”
This free day in September is a part of the eight total license-free fishing days the FWC offers each year. All bag limits, seasons and size restrictions apply on these dates. To learn more about license-free fishing days, visit MyFWC.com/License. For fishing tips, go to MyFWC.com/Fishing and select “Saltwater Fishing.”
