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Welcome to Florida's Division of Freshwater Fisheries Management

regulations icon Freshwater Fishing Rules and Regulations- 2007-08 Florida Sportfishing Regulations Summary, with links to commercial rules, statutes and the constitution.
Licenses icon Fishing License Information--details about license types, who needs them and how to obtain one via phone or the web.  All fees support conservation.
fish icon Fish Facts--freshwater fish identification, anatomy, life history and angling tips. There is a list of Florida freshwater fish (with photos), and info on non-native, threatened and prohibited species.
fishing tips icon Fishing Tips--beginning and intermediate tips on fishing for some of Florida's premier freshwater fish.
locations icon Fishing Forecasts and Fishing Site Locator--describes many premier fishing areas in Florida, by region, species, or alpha-order, with quarterly fishing forecasts and interactive maps.
FAQ icon Frequently Answered Fisheries Questions--Check this page for popular topics, including "how can I manage a fish pond?," "what's the value of fishing" and more.
Boat Ramp icon Boat Ramps--Access FWC-owned boat ramps from a map or county list and get detailed routing directions. Boating safety and boating tips are provided.
Fishing Pier icon Fishing Piers--information about all of the freshwater fishing piers. You can access them from a map or county list and get detailed routing directions.
FMA icon Fish Management Areas--explains what a Fish Management Area is and provides a list; many have links to brochures about local features.
Link icon Links to Fishing Related Sites--Links to government and non-government fisheries agencies, educational sites, and relevant private and commercial sites.
Publication icon Fisheries Publications -- Division of Freshwater Fisheries Management publications in PDF Acrobat Format, including rules, regional guides, fish management area brochures etc.
Fish Busters articles Fish Busters' Bulletins --brief articles providing updates on Fisheries' programs and fishing opportunities.
Kids Fishing icon Take-a-Kid Fishing--All you need to know from how and why, to what to bring, where to go and fun things to do before you go.
Fisheries offices/projects icon Fisheries Offices--contact info and maps for Freshwater Fisheries Offices and facilities. Information on the facility's areas of expertise. Also has regional and county maps..
Permits icon Freshwater Fisheries Permits--permits issued by or on behalf of the Division of Freshwater Fisheries Management.
Big Catch icon "Big Catch" Angler Recognition Program-- information on our free angler recognition program for your next "Big Catch".
Record fish icon Record Fish--lists all of Florida's current freshwater state record fish and provides important details on how to certify a record.
SFR icon Sport Fish Restoration (Wallop-Breaux/Dingell-Johnson)--explains the nation's premier user-pays, user-benefits program and how Florida manages freshwater fishing with your Federal tax dollars.
Bass tag icon Go-Fishing, Bass Specialty Plate--Buy one today to contribute to fish and wildlife conservation throughout Florida.
Divers icon Diving & Underwater Photography Pages--underwater photography and links to SCUBA and snorkeling web sites.
Funstuff icon Kids & Educators Pages--access to the Joe Budd Aquatic Education Center and educators links, as well as games and puzzles.
health icon Health Advisories for Fisheries--information about water bodies that have mercury or other health advisories issued by the Department of Health.
photos icon Presentations and Photo Gallery--includes "Power Point" presentations and a photo gallery of images related to fishing and fisheries management.

 
To Manage, Enhance and Conserve Florida’s Freshwater Aquatic Life for Public Benefit.

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Link to 5-Year Freshwater Fishing License Bonus Offer Hunting/fishing Licenses

FRESHWATER FISHERIES HomeTake Me Fishing.org is a great general information site for recreational anglers and boaters.FWC HomeFlorida Fishing Capital of the World--Great Resources, Responsible Management
The Division of Freshwater Fisheries Mission and Goal

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| FISHERIES PERMITS | BIG CATCH PROGRAM | SPORT FISH RESTORATION | BASS TAG FOR CARS |
| DIVING/PHOTOGRAPHY | JOE BUDD AEC | WOMEN'S OWN | FISHING CALENDAR |
| FREQUENTLY ANSWERED QUESTIONS | FUNSTUFF & GAMES | RECORD FISH | FISH ORLANDO! |
| SPONSOR OPTIONS | FISH MANAGEMENT AREAS | MULTIMEDIA SHOWS AND PHOTOS |
| SITE MAP | LINK TO US | CUSTOMER SURVEY | ASK FWC ]

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