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Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.
We want to help you with your license, permit, or any other service requests you have for the FWC. Contact FWC. Order a Recreational License. Saltwater Fishing Licenses. Freshwater Fishing Licenses. Hunting Licenses. Limited Entry and Quota Permits. License and Permit Information Search. Wildlife Permits.
Suspect a crime against Florida’s fish, wildlife or natural resources? See an injured animal? Report it via: “FWC Wildlife Alert” app (download from Google Play or Apple Store) Texting 847411 (Tip411) with keyword “FWC” and information about the situation.
Recreational Fishing & Hunting Licenses & Permits. Order a Recreational License. Saltwater Fishing. Freshwater Fishing. Hunting. Wildlife Management Areas. Limited Entry & Quota. Info for Florida Residents. Information for Visitors.
Information on Freshwater and Saltwater Fishing in the State of Florida.
Alligators have inhabited Florida's marshes, swamps, rivers and lakes for many centuries, and are found in all 67 counties. In recent years, Florida has experienced tremendous human population growth. Many residents seek waterfront homes, and increasingly participate in water-related activities.
Keep up-to-date with saltwater and freshwater fishing regulations by using the Fish Rules App. Look for it in the App Store and Google Play for iOS and Android. Enable Location Services to see site-specific regulations for your location. Learn more.
With over 700 terrestrial animals, more than 200 freshwater fish, more than 1,000 marine fish, numerous other aquatic and marine vertebrates, and many thousands of terrestrial insects and other invertebrates, Florida literally is teeming with wildlife.
The FWC is responsible for managing Florida's fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people. This often involves enacting and enforcing rules and regulations governing human activity in many areas - such as hunting and fishing, operating boats, possessing captive wildlife and dealing with nuisance animals.
Florida's Imperiled Species. Florida’s imperiled species are fish and wildlife species that meet criteria to be listed as federally endangered, federally threatened or State-designated Threatened. The current listing status of all of Florida's federal and state listed species is found in Florida's Endangered and Threatened Species List.