Holy Mackerel--what a big Kingfish

Caught this morning at the end of the Lake Worth Pier

As explained, this fish will feed 5 families

FISHING LICENSE FACTS

Who needs a license?
Resident saltwater anglers who fish from shore or a structure affixed to shore will need to buy a shoreline fishing license unless they have a regular saltwater fishing license or are exempt.

Who is exempt?
The new license requirement allows exemptions for residents who are age 65 or older, all children under age 16, resident disabled persons who meet certain qualifications, active duty military personnel while home on leave, and all anglers who fish from a licensed pier. In addition, the license requirement includes two new exemptions - resident anglers drawing food stamps, temporary cash assistance or Medicaid, and anglers who use a pole or line without a line retrieval mechanism (such as a reel) in their home counties.

How much does the license cost?
The license cost $7.50 plus a $1.50 administrative fee.

If I have a regular saltwater fishing license, will I have to purchase a shoreline license too?
No. A resident regular fishing license that covers fishing from shore as well as from a vessel costs about $10 more than the shoreline license and may be the best option for most anglers unless they feel certain they will fish only from shore.

How will the FWC use the money from the new shoreline license sales?
The money will help fund marine resource research, management and law enforcement.

Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission