Marine Fisheries Workshops
Check back for updates on future workshops.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) hosted 7 in-person public workshops and one virtual webinar from February 23 through March 10 to gather input from recreational anglers along Florida’s Gulf coast on what they would like to see for the future of the Gulf gag grouper fishery under state management.
If you were unable to attend, you can provide input by submitting comments through our FWC Saltwater Public Comments page or by emailing Marine@MyFWC.com.
Specifically, we want to hear your ideas and feedback to help inform the future direction of specific components of Florida’s recreational gag grouper fishery including:
- What is your preferred season structure (e.g., time of year, length of season, weekends vs. weekdays)?
- What should the bag limit be? Should we consider a vessel limit?
- Should regulations differ between for-hire (charter and headboats) and private anglers?
- Would you be willing to report your gag grouper fishing data via an app?
- Would you be interested in regional management?
For questions, contact the Division of Marine Fisheries Management at (850) 487-0554.