NEWS
RELEASE
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
February 12, 1998
CONTACT: Bob
Wattendorf (850) 488-0520
GFC WEB SITE PROVIDES WEALTH OF
FISHING INFO
Looking for a place to fish, the latest fishing forecasts, a place to
launch a boat or fishing laws? This information and more is on the Division
of Freshwater Fisheries portion of the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission's (FWC) Web site at http://www.state.fl.us/FWC/fishing.
The web site features a wide variety of information that's useful to
anglers, boaters and the general public.
Here's a summary of some of the information available at the site:
- Fishing Rules -- An up-to-date version of
FWC's fishing regulations summary with all of the changes that have
taken place since June 1997, annotated with links to show what various
fish look like.
- Fish Facts -- Detailed information
about the 33 species of freshwater fish most commonly caught by anglers
with information on fish identification, life history and tips for
anglers. There is also a complete listing
of other freshwater fish, most with photographs, and data about
fisheries habitat and its
status.
- Fishing Sites/Forecasts --
Describes many of Florida's most popular fishing areas and quarterly
fishing forecasts.
- Fishing Licenses -- Details about what
types of licenses are available and who needs them and how to obtain
licenses via the telephone.
- Fishing Links -- A great place to
start making travel plans for your next Florida fishing trip. Links
lead to travel agencies, fishing guides, weather sites and map-routing
options. You also can also get information from other governments
agencies, non-profit and commercial groups involved with fishing. There
are many educational sites as well.
- Fishing Reports -- Provides a way to
see some of the division's most popular publications online or print
your own copy.
- Fishing Updates -- Brief articles
providing updates on fisheries programs and fishing opportunities. It
features a new articles each month.
- Big Catch/State Records --
Lists all of Florida's current state record
fish and provides information on a free angler recognition program.
- Fishing News -- All of the division's
statewide and regional news releases. Annotated with additional links.
- Boat Ramps -- Descriptions and
detailed directions to more than 200 FWC boat ramps and boating safety tips.
