New rules for shore fishing start Aug. 1 | pnj.com | Pensacola News Journal

New rules for shore fishing start Aug. 1 | pnj.com | Pensacola News Journal: "Starting next month, Florida residents fishing from beaches or bridges will have to buy a fishing license before dropping a line.

Since 1989, Florida residents have been exempt from license requirements if they were fishing from shore, or structures attached to shore, such as docks, piers or bridges. But a law signed by Gov. Charlie Crist last month approved a new license that will be required for shoreline anglers starting Aug. 1."