1. "Catch and Release" means...

to hook a fish and let it get away before you get your hands on it.
to catch a fish and throw it in the garbage.
to successfully catch a fish and then gently let it go back into the water.
to catch bait and release it in the water as chum.

2. Total length is...

the maximum length of a fish with mouth closed and tail fin pinched together.
the length of a fish from its nose to the fork in the tail.
the length of a fish if you total its length and girth (distance around it).
the length of a fillet you can remove from a fish to eat.

3. Power loading means....

to set a hook very roughly.
to use a boats motor to run it up on the trailer (a bad habit that damages ramps).
to use an anchor to keep the boat from drifting while you load it.
to place scents on a bait.

4. Fishing license fees are Used for...

anything the Governor and Legislature decide.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission purposes only.
just stocking fish.
US Fish and Wildlife Service purposes nationwide.

5. The "go fishing" bass tag for your car or trailer provides funds for...

building roads.
only bass management
only boat ramps
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission purposes only.

6. The official state record largemouth bass weighs...

22.25 pounds
20.81 pounds
17.27 pounds
7.83 pounds

7. The most popular sportfish in America is...

tarpon
trout
largemouth bass
catfish

8. A bluegill is distinguished by...

a bright blue ring around its operculum (gill cover)
a pattern of blue dots along its side
a dark smudge at the back edge of its dorsal (back fin)
a bluish tinge to the gills

9. Rooted native aquatic plants are important because...

they stabilize the soil, preventing erosion and turbidity (muddy water)
they provide a place for fry (baby fish) and fingerlings (young fish) to hide
they attract insects that many fish feed upon
All of the above

10. In Florida, most people go fish to...

relax and spend time with family and friends
catch a trophy fish
compete for money
get food for their family