A Florida resident lifetime saltwater fishing license costs $126.50 for age 4 or younger, $226.50 for ages 5 to 12 and $301.50 for ages 13 and older. It includes the snook and lobster permits (FWC, retrieved Oct. 6, 2026).
FWC says “The Lifetime Saltwater Fishing License includes a Saltwater Fishing license and Snook and Lobster permits.” Prices: age 4 or younger $126.50, ages 5-12 $226.50, ages 13 and older $301.50.
The Lifetime Freshwater Fishing License “includes a Freshwater Fishing license” and is listed at the same three prices: $126.50, $226.50 and $301.50.
The Lifetime Gold Sportsman’s License includes Hunting, Freshwater Fishing and Saltwater Fishing licenses plus several permits including Snook and Lobster. It is $401.50 for age 4 or younger, $701.50 for ages 5-12 and $1,001.50 for ages 13 and older.
FWC says “The cost of a lifetime license includes a credit card-style plastic card,” and the page is titled Lifetime Licenses for Florida Residents. Our license card guide covers the card. The 2026-27 freshwater handbook (eRegulations, updated July 20, 2026) adds that lifetime licenses “are valid in Florida even if you move out of state.”
FWC lists the resident annual saltwater license at $17.00 and the five-year at $79.00. At $301.50, the adult lifetime saltwater license equals about 17.7 annual $17.00 licenses, before counting the snook and lobster permits it includes.
Residents 65 or older need no license at all, see our over 65 guide. Other fees are in the Southwest Florida fishing license guide.