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Are you an eco-minded fishing guide?
Thursday, August 27, 2020 - The Florida Friendly Fishing Guide certification recognizes saltwater and freshwater fishing guides who are committed to preserving the future of Florida’s fisheries through sustainable boating and fishing techniques. -
FWC’s TrophyCatch announces new Season 8 Hall of Fame leader
Tuesday, August 4, 2020 - This 15-pound, 2-ounce bass was recently caught in Polk County by Vance Mccullers. -
FWC stocks Lake Marian with largemouth bass
Wednesday, July 1, 2020 - In June, the FWC's Division of Freshwater Fisheries Management stocked almost 7,000 largemouth bass fingerlings in Lake Marian to further enhance the species’ population. -
FWC enhances Lake George by planting eelgrass
Monday, June 22, 2020 - The eelgrass was planted within fenced enclosures to protect the new plants until they are established. These planted areas will provide valuable habitat for many fish and wildlife species. -
Find FWC fishing regulations on your phone via Fish Rules App
Thursday, June 18, 2020 - FWC is now partnering with Fish Rules App for its saltwater fishing regulations, and a freshwater app is on its way. -
FWC’s TrophyCatch celebrates 10,000 catches
Tuesday, June 16, 2020 - The TrophyCatch program rewards anglers who provide documentation of their catch and release of largemouth bass weighing 8 pounds or heavier in Florida. -
Try saltwater and freshwater fishing license-free
Friday, June 5, 2020 - License-free saltwater fishing weekend is June 6 and 7, and license-free freshwater fishing weekend is June 13 and 14. -
Hey, kids! Let’s go fishing!
Thursday, March 12, 2020 - The annual Lake Eaton Kids’ Fishing Derby at the FWC Ocala Conservation Center and Youth Camp will be held Saturday, April 4, starting at 8:30 a.m. for children ages 6-12. -
State record fish require proper certification
Thursday, March 5, 2020 - To properly certify a new Florida state record, an FWC biologist must identify the fish species, and an FWC employee—usually but not necessarily the same individual—must witness its weighing on a certified scale. -
TrophyCatch celebrates first Hall of Fame Catch of Season 8
Wednesday, February 12, 2020 - The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) TrophyCatch program, now in Season 8, commemorates its first Hall of Fame bass caught in the new season. Weighing 14 pounds, 2 ounces, it was caught and released in Lake Placid on Jan. 31 by Thomas Hendel, also from Lake Placid.