Tax Collector Scott Randolph is urging Orange County residents and visitors to participate in Florida’s License-Free Freshwater Fishing Days which will be held on Saturday, June 11 and Sunday, June 12 across the state. During the promotion, sponsored by the State’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), fishing license requirements will be waived for all recreational anglers, both residents and non-residents. All other fresh water fishing rules, including bag and size limits, apply.

“Florida, and Orange County in particular, is a great place for fishing,” Tax Collector Scott Randolph said. “From Lake Apopka to the Winter Park Chain and the popular Fish Orlando! program, there’s something for every angler in Orange County.”

In addition to Florida’s License-Free Fishing Days, Orange County residents may purchase hunting and fishing licenses at any of the seven Tax Collector offices across the county. Most licenses are annual and expire 12 months from the date of issuance. Lifetime and senior citizen licenses are also available through the Tax Collector’s office. To learn more, visit www.octaxcol.cbmstage.com.

According to the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the greater Orlando area is home to over 60,000 acres of freshwater. Through Fish Orlando!, FWC manages five area bodies of water, known as the Fab Five, for quality size fish and unique fishing experiences. The Fab Five are made up of Clear Lake, Lake Ivanhoe, Starke Lake, Turkey Lake and Lake Underhill. FWC also stocks Barnett Park Frog Pond, Bear Creek Park, Lake Island Park and Lake Santiago in Orange County through its Urban Ponds program.

To learn more about Fish Orlando!, visit https://myfwc.com/conservation/freshwater/fish-orlando/

Florida’s License-Free Fishing Days fall in line with National Fishing and Boating Week, which is being celebrated now through June 12.