It is important for all anglers to obtain the appropriate fishing license and understand the fishing regulations, all of which are dependent on the state and body of water that Sunset Glow Guide Service is servicing you.
Fishing License
Florida Waters
Freshwater
Resident: Per the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), all residents of Florida, age 16 and over, require a current Florida fishing license if fishing in a Florida water. Some exemptions exist.
Non-resident: All non-residents need a license except those age 15 and younger do not need a license.
Buy your freshwater Florida fishing license online
Saltwater
Resident or non-resident: The fishing license is provided for you by the saltwater captain.
Minnesota Waters
Resident: Per the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), all residents of Minnesota, age 16 and over, require a current Minnesota fishing license if fishing in a Minnesota water.
Non-resident: All non-residents need a license except those age 15 and younger do not need a license if a parent or guardian is licensed.
Buy your Minnesota fishing license online
Wisconsin Waters
Resident: Per the Wisconsin DNR, all residents of Wisconsin, age 16 and over, require a current Wisconsin fishing license if fishing in a Wisconsin water.
Non-resident: All non-residents need a license except those age 15 and younger do not need a license.
Buy your Wisconsin fishing license online
General Fishing Regulations
It is each angler’s responsibility to read the fishing regulations for the state and body of water in which you are fishing.
Florida Freshwater DNR Fishing Regulations
Florida Saltwater DNR Fishing Regulations
Minnesota DNR Fishing Regulations
Wisconsin DNR Fishing Regulations
Lake Vermilion
Below are the Minnesota fishing regulations specific to Lake Vermilion.
| Species | Limit in Possession | Protected Slot | Season Start |
| Walleye | 4 (w/ only one over 26″) | 20-26″ | May 9, 2026 |
| Northern Pike | 2 (w/ only one over 40″) | 30-40″ | May 9, 2026 |
| Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass | 6 (combined) | None | May 9, 2026 |
| Muskie | 1 (over 54″) | 1-54″ | June 6, 2026 |
| Crappie | 10 | None | All year |
| Bluegill / Sunfish | 20 | None | All year |
| Rock Bass | 30 | None | All year |
| Perch | 20 daily / 40 possession | None | All year |
| Whitefish | None | None | All year |
Florida
Freshwater
Below are the Florida freshwater fishing regulations specific to the species that we target. Possession limit is typically two days’ bag limit of freshwater game fish.
| Species | Daily Bag Limit per person | Size Restriction | Season |
| Peacock Bass | 2 | Only 1 over 17″ | All year |
| Largemouth Bass | 5 | Only 1 over 16″ | All year |
| Sunfish | 50 | None | All year |
| Warmouth | 50 | None | All year |
| Jaguar Guapote | None | None | All year |
| Mayan Cichlid | None | None | All year |
| Oscar | None | None | All year |
| Crappie/Speckled Perch | 25 | None | All year |
| Chain Pickerel | None | None | All year |
Saltwater
Below are the Florida saltwater fishing regulations specific to the species and areas that we target.
| Species | Daily Bag Limit per person | Size Restriction | Season |
| Flounder | 5 | 14″ or more | Closed 10/15 – 11/30 |
| Gray (Mangrove) Snapper | 5 | 10″ or more | All year |
| Jack Crevalle | 2 or 100 lbs. whichever is more | None | All year |
| Red Drum (Redfish) | 1; 2 per vessel | 18″ – 27″ | All year |
| Sheepshead | 8; 50 per vessel | 12″ or more | All year |
| Snook | 1 | 28” – 33” | Closed 12/1 – 2/28 Closed 5/1 – 9/30 |
| Spanish Mackerel | 15 | 12″ | All year |
| Spotted Seatrout | 3 | 15″ – 19″ 1 over 19″ per vessel | All year |
