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• And the 2021 Lionfish Challenge winners are…

  Wednesday, October 6, 2021 -  A total of 21,146 lionfish were removed during the 3.5-month program.

• Snook, redfish, spotted seatrout reopen to harvest in Tampa Bay Oct. 12

  Wednesday, October 6, 2021 -  This area was temporarily made catch-and-release for these three species in July due to recent impacts from red tide.

• FWC approves closures for gray triggerfish, red grouper and some snappers in Gulf state waters 

  Wednesday, October 6, 2021 -  These closures are consistent with recent closures in Gulf federal waters.

• FWC approves a draft proposal for limited, highly regulated harvest of goliath grouper

  Wednesday, October 6, 2021 -  . Staff were directed to explore additional changes before bringing the proposal back for final approval at the March 2022 meeting.

• Share your input on the future management of redfish

  Monday, October 4, 2021 -  FWC is hosting several in-person and one virtual public workshop on this topic.

• Advice for introducing new hunters – from a new hunter!

  Friday, October 1, 2021 -  If you know someone – a friend, family member, neighbor or coworker – who shows an interest in hunting, invite them on your next outing, even if you’re just scouting.

• Stone crab season starts Oct. 15

  Friday, October 1, 2021 -  The recreational and commercial stone crab harvest seasons start Oct. 15 and remain open through May 1, closing May 2, 2022.

• Flounder recreational harvest season closes Oct. 15

  Thursday, September 30, 2021 -  Will remain closed through Nov. 30, reopening Dec. 1.

• FWC East Lake Toho project showing signs of success

  Thursday, September 30, 2021 -  Bass, bluegill and redear sunfish are now using the recently restored areas for spawning. Native vegetation including pondweed, eelgrass, spikerush and water lily are growing naturally in areas of the restoration zone.

• Help improve data by submitting your catch-and-release fish info through iAngler

  Wednesday, September 29, 2021 -  Help improve data on catch-and-release fishing, especially for redfish, snook and spotted seatrout caught in areas of southwest Florida that are currently catch-and-release only due to impacts of red tide.