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Bay scallop season opens July 1 in Franklin-Jefferson, a portion of Taylor County & Levy-Hernando
Monday, June 24, 2019 - Recreational bay scallop season for Franklin through the northwestern portion of Taylor, as well as Levy, Citrus and Hernando counties opens July 1 and will remain open through Sept. 24. This includes Carrabelle, Lanark, St. Marks, Cedar Key, Crystal River and Homosassa. -
The FWC needs YOU to improve recreational fisheries data collection
Monday, June 24, 2019 - We encourage all anglers to participate in all our data collection programs, even if you haven’t made it out on the water this year. -
FWC: Governor’s support of budget solidifies commitment to conservation initiatives
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FWC officers in Tampa receive additional equipment to help with boating under the influence investigations
Thursday, June 20, 2019 - Officers in the Southwest Region received a breath alcohol tester, an Intoxilyzer 8000, to help them with their boating safety efforts. -
Gag grouper recreational harvest closing in 4-county Gulf region
Wednesday, June 19, 2019 - Gag grouper recreational harvest will close in state waters off the coasts of Franklin, Wakulla, Jefferson and Taylor counties July 1, with the last day of harvest June 30. -
FWC conducts aquatic plant control on Lake Damon
Tuesday, June 18, 2019 - The FWC will treat invasive hydrilla in the Highlands County lake in areas where it is encroaching on beneficial native submersed aquatic plants and may impact access to navigation. -
Free Kids’ Fishing Clinic in Cape Canaveral promises day of learning, fun
Friday, June 14, 2019 - The FWC will offer a free Kids’ Fishing Clinic for children between the ages of 5 and 15 from 9 a.m. to noon at Port Canaveral Cruise Terminal #1, 9050 Discovery Place, Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920. -
FWC restores aquatic habitat on Lake Trafford
Wednesday, June 12, 2019 - Biologists transplanted hundreds of native aquatic plants in an effort to help restore this popular shallow-water bass and crappie fishing lake. -
When it comes to barotrauma, the right tools mean everything
Tuesday, June 11, 2019 - Barotrauma is a condition seen in many fish caught in waters greater than 50 feet that is caused by expansion of gases in the swim bladder. -
Bay scallop season opens June 15 in Dixie County and a portion of Taylor County
Tuesday, June 11, 2019 - This includes all state waters from the Suwannee River to the Fenholloway River.