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• Recreational harvest of Gulf gray triggerfish closes Jan. 1

  Friday, December 27, 2024 -  Harvest will open on March 1, 2025.

• Recreational harvest of red grouper and lane snapper opens in Gulf state waters Jan. 1

  Thursday, December 26, 2024 -  If you plan to fish for red grouper in Gulf state or federal waters from a private recreational vessel, you must sign up for the State Reef Fish Angler Designation (annual renewal is required).

• Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Celebrates 2024 Achievements in Conservation

  Friday, December 20, 2024 -  Recognized for its world-class fishing, hunting and outdoor experiences, the state has made preserving its natural resources a top priority, ensuring they remain accessible for future generations.

• FRecreational harvest of shallow water grouper in Atlantic state waters closes Jan. 1

  Friday, December 20, 2024 -  The shallow water grouper complex includes black, gag, yellowfin, scamp, yellowmouth, red, coney, graysby, red hind and rock hind.

• FWC celebrates a banner year for Florida Saltwater Fishing State Records

  Wednesday, December 18, 2024 -  he program approved the highest number of records since the FWC took over the record program from the International Game Fish Association in 2016, making 2024 a banner year.

• FWC suspends harvest of Suwannee bass in the Wakulla River to aid conservation efforts

  Wednesday, December 18, 2024 -  The harvest restriction is intended to protect any remaining Suwannee bass and provide time for the FWC to gather additional data.

• FWC to host public meeting on Lake Istokpoga management activities

  Wednesday, December 18, 2024 -  FWC staff will provide updates on lake management activities, current lake conditions and gather stakeholder feedback through a breakout session at the end of the meeting.

• FWC approves changes to Marine Special Activity License program

  Thursday, December 12, 2024 -  We encourage all interested parties who would like additional changes to the SAL rule to submit recommendations for Phase II through MyFWC.com/SaltwaterComments or email them to Marine@MyFWC.com.

• FWC Officer Matthew Pietroburgo named Shikar-Safari Officer of the Year

  Wednesday, December 11, 2024 -  The annual award honors a state officer whose efforts show outstanding performance and achievement among sworn conservation law enforcement personnel.

• FWC closes recreational lane snapper harvest in Gulf state waters

  Wednesday, December 11, 2024 -  Consistent state and federal recreational seasons for lane snapper will help prevent overfishing and quota overages.