The fishing laws in Florida changed this month. Yes, now you need additional licensing.

Want to head over to the beach and toss in a line? You need a shoreline fishing license. (Around $9)

Want to take your little boat out and sink in a line? You need a regular saltwater fishing license. ($17)

Home on leave? YOU GET TO FISH FOR FREE!

Fishing in your own county? YOU GET TO FISH FOR FREE, provided you use live or natural bait, on a line or pole without a line retrieval system) You get a line, I’ll get a pole…

Going to fish from a pier? You need a license for that too.

Short term and annual non-resident fishing licenses are available for tourists at a cost of $47.