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Freshwater Permits: Resident Fish Dealer

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WHO NEEDS A License ?

The Resident Freshwater Fish Dealers License permits a resident to import, export, or sell freshwater fish or frogs, including live bait. An import permit is also required in addition to this license to import certain live freshwater fish.

• Importers of restricted freshwater fish if doing (retail or wholesale)

• Importers of tropical freshwater fish if doing (retail or wholesale)

• Dealers in non-native aquatic freshwater species (retail or wholesale)

Please note that exotic freshwater fish cannot be given or sold to people without proper permits.

HOW DO I GET A License ?

Applications may be obtained at MyFWC.com or by contacting us at:
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Office of Licensing and Permitting
2590 Executive Center Circle, Suite 200
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Phone: (850) 488-3641

This page last updated November 08, 2007