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Old 08-01-2025, 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by tophcfa View Post
Only if he is a Florida resident. Even if he owns a home in Florida, but has a primary residence in another state, he needs a license regardless of his age.
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Not at his age, read the rules before you post
Hmmm, from the Florida Fish and Wildlife website.

You do not need a freshwater fishing license if you are a Florida resident age 65 or older and you provide proof of age and residency, such as a Florida drivers license or I.D., or an optional no-cost Resident 65+ Hunting and Fishing Certificate.

It doesn’t matter if he is 65 or 105, if he isn’t a Florida resident he needs a non-resident freshwater fishing license to be legal.