The Conch Republic
Fishing License for Key West
Get your official Florida fishing license for Key West. We handle all the paperwork so you can enjoy fishing.
Available Licenses
3-Day Florida Non-Resident Fishing License (Saltwater)
- Valid statewide in Florida (saltwater)
- Official license delivered by email
- Translated copy in your language
- Valid for 3 days
- Processed within 1–2 business days
7-Day Florida Non-Resident Fishing License (Saltwater)
- Valid statewide in Florida (saltwater)
- Official license delivered by email
- Translated copy in your language
- Valid for 7 days
- Processed within 1–2 business days
Annual Florida Non-Resident Fishing License (Saltwater)
- Valid statewide in Florida (saltwater)
- Official license delivered by email
- Translated copy in your language
- Valid for 1 full year
- Processed within 1–2 business days
Fishing in Key West
Key West sits at the very end of the island chain, where the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico meet and the Gulf Stream runs closer to shore than almost anywhere else in Florida. It is a working base for both flats guides chasing tarpon and bonefish and offshore charter boats running for marlin, sailfish, and tuna.
The backcountry flats northwest of the island and around the Marquesas Keys are prime tarpon and permit water, while Mallory Square and the White Street Pier are popular with anglers fishing from shore. A short ride into the Gulf Stream puts you over deep reef and blue water in well under an hour.
What license do you need for Key West?
Florida requires a non-resident saltwater fishing license for anyone 16 or older fishing recreationally in salt water, whether from shore, a pier, or a boat. You choose a 3-day, 7-day, or annual license, fill in your details once, and we email you the official PDF within 1-2 business days. We handle the application with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) so you do not have to. The license is valid statewide along Florida's coast, from the Panhandle to the Keys.
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