Sunrise fishing at Langdon Beach

All fishing regulations within the Seashore correspond to the state fishing regulations. Commercial fishing, including shrimping and crabbing, is prohibited within Seashore waters. In the Perdido Key, Fort Pickens, and Santa Rosa Areas the Seashore boundary extends on the north to the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and on the south one mile from the low tide line of the island.  At Naval Live Oaks the Seashore boundary extends 100 yards from the low tide line. The Okaloosa Area has no water boundary.

Within the Seashore boundaries are thriving seagrass beds. Threats to these important resources include: degraded water quality, dredge and fill projects, physical impacts from boat groundings, and boat propellers and anchors. Please use caution when fishing and do not walk through seagrass beds. Please do not anchor your boat in these areas. 

Night Owl Permits are available to annual or permanent park pass owners and are issued per vehicle. A Night Owl Permit provides park visitors and their guests 24-hour vehicle access to Perdido Key and Fort Pickens. 

Florida fishing licenses are sold at all county tax collectors' offices and at many bait and tackle shops. You may also get a license over the telephone by calling 1-888-347-4356 or on-line at http://www.MyFWC.com.

You do not need a license if you are fishing for recreational purposes from a pier that has a valid pier saltwater fishing license. The Seashore has a fishing pier that is licensed pier located in the Fort Pickens Area.