With Father's Day right around the corner and summer here, Florida fishers have a gift waiting for them.

On Saturday and Sunday, June 7 th and 8th, no license will be required to go saltwater fishing.

The following weekend of June 14 th and 15th, people can go freshwater fishing without a license.

Not only is this benefit available for Florida residents, but visitors will also be able to take part in the license-free weekends, under the condition that they follow the normal size and bag limit restrictions.

“Florida is the Fishing Capital of the World. We have a lot of awesome fish out there," Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Officer Chris Boley said.

"It’s a great way to get outdoors, get involved, get in touch with nature and our great state. So, we offer it as

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